You’re exhausted from the constant interrupting, eye-rolling, “whatever,” and talking back. You correct it, it stops for five minutes, then it’s back. You know if respect were stronger, everything else—learning, kindness, cooperation—would fall into place. But lectures about respect feel preachy and fall flat. Here’s the truth: respect isn’t caught, it’s taught—explicitly and repeatedly. Three strategies that actually work in classrooms: 1.  Respect Radar Tickets Print small