February 16, 2009- Allen, TX...Mile High Karate spent four days working with the 700 students at Norton Elementary showing them different ways to be respectful to others. Mark McGee, owner of Mile High Karate's Allen, TX location and the creator of "Kids Of Character" says, "The children and teacher at Norton have always supported our program and it's a pleasure to work with these kids each sememster."
PE teachers can "take a break" from teaching and learn some secrets of Black Belt Teaching from experts in the field. The students and teachers workout together and learn how to warmup the body, stretch, lengthen and tone various muscle groups and how to show respect using the "7 Magic Words" and the "3 Rules of Concentration." McGee says, "Children today need to know that being respectful, saying yes sir and ma'am, is the best way to earn and learn respect. Many times I see children speak to their parents as if the parent is wrong or, worse, stupid. As a parent of three, I want my chilren to be respectful to adults and their peers and to expect others to be respectful to them."
Imparting a positive message to kids and being honest with them is the best way to show respect to them [the children]. Adults, too, need to show respect to one another and not speak poorly of others, especially in front of their children. Holding your child accountable for thier actions will go a long way in improving self respect and then encourge them to have to discipline to follow through on projects.
To learn more about the "Kids of Character" program and how Mile High Karate can work with your students please call 972-390-7161, or leave a message at allen@milehighkarate.com. To make a donation to "Kids of Character" and to inspire more and more families, click the link at the top of the page.
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