How to Earn Respect

It has been quite common throughout human history to teach children to respect and obey their elders and those who hold positions of authority. But is that really the best way to relate to children and others for whom we have responsibility? Might there not be some unintended consequences of teaching people never to question authority?

For instance, without the ability to ask questions of those in power, what are the real possibilities for genuine cooperation? For deep human relationships? With...