About This Quote
This quote means that respect is a very important part of human interaction. If you don't feel respected by someone, then you're not likely to respect yourself either. This can be a difficult concept for many people to grasp because it goes against everything we learn in childhood. The idea that a child should be seen and not heard is an example of this.
Bad behavior from children is thought to be a lack of respect for the adults around them. When adults do not show children respect, it's an indication that they don't respect themselves.
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