RESPECT is one of the most (if not the most) important attributes for society to maintain, yet it is hard to define. On its broadest level respect is the acknowledgment that someone has value. They may be rich, work very hard, or may simply treat everyone in a way that gives them value. The importance on this value is that it changes peoples reactions towards you, usually in a positive way. A person is more likely to treat you with respect if you do what is asked of you instead of arguing with them. It is the value you earned while doing what you were told that has lead the person to respect you and therefore treat you nicely.
I agree there is a different type of pain. But you do not need to use Physical pain to make a point, teach. It is all up to the parent to teach, model and correct the child to learn manners. This goes beyond respect. How someone chews his food, cursing in front of parents.
Parents are the essential role in character building. If we are bring raised as Sissies that too is are parents. In my family you grew up tough and learned to defend for your self. Not with your hands but in life in general. But my parents always had my back and picked me up when I was down. I will do the same for my kid,
By the Way my BJJ kids can kick your TKD BUTT!
