Re: Affection~vs~Respect

I guess it is just about where the respect comes from.., When my little ones begin calling out to me in the dark...the first thing i want to do is comfort them and let them know i am there for them,,,and hold them in my arms... until the fear goes away...and then...pay attention to why they are looking for me...for some of my children...they are not looking for me...but i still want to let them know from time to time that i love them and i am there for them if they need me... I think teaching is probably okay for little ones if done from a place of love but after children have the basics down and know the rules...i have found students learn more from my actions than from what i say...they will take with them from whatever i demonstrated is most important...a reflection of fear or love...and then...they reflect what i have given them back to me... i would rather have love than fear...especially when i am the one fumbling around in the dark///