"Sometimes I just lock myself in the bathroom and hide from my son. I can't take the disrespect anymore" —Mom of a teen Sadly, this is not an unusual sentiment. Parents feel overwhelmed by their teens ...

If you ask most parents what respect looks like, the answers are usually very clear. Say namaste. Touch elders’ feet. Don’t talk back. Don’t sit while elders are standing. Use “aunty,” “uncle,” “sir,” ...

Why is respect so important? Respect is the basis of all healthy human relationships. Parents (like teachers) deserve—and need—a special kind of respect because of their position of authority and ...