I dont think its possible to simultaneously love someone and not respect them.
If you truly love someone you respect them
This is certainly not true. Unless we have different definitions for “respect” or “love” Most mothers of serial killers and molesters still love their child. I’m sure at least some of them don’t respect them.
Exactly.
Imagine if all the people who work with teens at risk disrespected the kids. Would they help even 1 kid?
With the word disrepect I don’t mean in the context of contempt, rather I mean lack of respect.
Yes, I think that teens need to realize that respect is earned through their actions. It is certainly a greater catalyst for change then respecting their negative choices.