Lesson 38 of 84 · Citizenship
⭐ 30 XPRespecting Other People's Things
Respecting other people's things is very important.
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Respecting other people's things is very important. It means taking care of items that belong to others and asking permission before using them. If a friend lends you a toy, you should keep it safe and return it in good condition. Respecting things shows that we care about our friends and their belongings.
Key Facts
Respect means caring for things that belong to others.
We should ask before using someone else's items.
Returning borrowed items in good condition shows respect.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What should you do when you borrow something from a friend?
Why this still matters
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