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Compulsory 'Respect' lessons in schools

Submitted on Friday 16th September 2011

Published on Saturday 17th September 2011

Current status: Closed

Closed: Saturday 17th March 2012

Signatures: 10

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Children ~ Media ~ Schools

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Compulsory 'Respect' lessons in schools

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There will always be parents who do not see teaching their children to respect and view the world objectively as a priority. The culture of disrespect in this country has bred a generation of children who do not possess basic manners and skills essential for a productive and happy society. This disrespect has been indoctrinated into children through the media. It is time there was a counterpoint to this in the form of compulsory 'Respect' lessons in schools (e.g. Years 6 - 11). These would involve speaking to children about domestic violence, discrimination, consumerism, sexualisation, tolerance, basic manners and morality (from a non-religious viewpoint) - and would encourage open discussion between students. They could also have guest speakers from various charities and organisations. Teaching children about these issues from a young age would positively affect the decisions they make as young adults and beyond, reducing anti-social behaviour and a myriad of other issues.


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