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“Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect otherseven as we respect ourselves.”

U. Thant – Secretary-General of the United Nations 1961-1971

Choose Respect is an initiative to help adolescents form healthy relationships to prevent dating abuse before it starts. This national effort is designed to motivate adolescents to challenge harmful beliefs about dating abuse and take steps to form respectful relationships. Choose Respect reaches out to adolescents, ages 11 to 14 because they are still forming attitudes and beliefs that will affect how they are treated and how they treat others. The initiative also connects with parents, teachers, youth leaders and other caregivers who influence the lives of young teens. Choose Respect messages are supported by a variety of materials including eCards, posters, bookmarks, pocket guides, online games, television and radio spots, activity ideas, and clickable quizzes that inspire youth to choose respect. The program also offers the award-winning video Causing Pain: Real Stories of Dating Abuse and Violence, which features compelling stories of teens, parents, and professional who have been in or witnessed abusive relationships.

Peter Marshall stated, "When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure".

Have students list the difficulties of being a teenager, parent, grandparent, and others. Discuss how those difficulties may make one stronger and wiser. Question: Should we welcome difficult times in our life? Seek to answer this with more than a Yes or No answer.