Character Education
Responsibility
HOW
TO BE A RESPONSIBLE PERSON
(AND FEEL GREAT!)
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When you agree to do
something, do it.
If you let people down, they'll stop believing you. When you follow through on
your commitments, people take you seriously.
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Answer for your own
actions. Don't
make excuses or blame others for what you do. When you take responsibility for
your actions you are saying "I am the one who's in charge of my life."
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Take care of your own
matters. Don't
rely on adults to remind you when you're supposed to be somewhere or what you're
supposed to bring. You take the responsibility.
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Be trustworthy.
If somebody trusts you to borrow or take care of something, take care of it. If
somebody tells you something in confidence, keep it to yourself. It's important
for people to know they can count on you.
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Always use your head.
Think things through and use good judgment. When you use your head you make
better choices. That shows your parents they can trust you.
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Don't put things off.
When you have a job to do, do it. Doing things on time helps you take control of
your life and shows that you can manage your own affairs.
HOW
TO APPRECIATE YOURSELF
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Be careful
about comparing yourself to other people. Sometimes that can make you feel good
or even inspire you to improve in some way. But sometimes it can make you
overlook what's truly good about yourself and cause you to feel bad.
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Think about
times when you've done something good. Include those times when you've made a
difference to somebody else by being helpful, kind, or thoughtful.
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Take part in
activities that make you feel good such as hobbies, reading, sports, or spending
time with good friends.
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Don't be so
afraid of failing that you're not willing to try something new. New experiences
can help you grow and discover wonderful new things about yourself.
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When you do
fail at something, don't get down on yourself. Think about what you can learn
from the experience and how you can do better next time.
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Think about
things you do well. Take pride in your successes.
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Remember, the
most important thing about people is what we're like inside, not what we own or
what we've accomplished.
HOW TO BE A COOPERATIVE PERSON
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LISTEN
carefully to others and be sure you understand what they are saying.
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SHARE
when you have something that others would like to have.
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TAKE TURNS
when there is something that nobody wants to do, or when more than one person
wants to do the same thing.
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COMPROMISE
when you have a serious conflict.
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DO YOUR PART
the very best that you possibly can. This will inspire others to do the same.
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ENCOURAGE PEOPLE
to do their best.
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SHOW APPRECIATION
to people for what they contribute.
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MAKE PEOPLE FEEL NEEDED.
Working together is a lot more fun that way.
· DON'T ISOLATE OR EXCLUDE ANYONE. Everybody has something valuable to offer, and nobody
likes being left out.
Gratitude
Respect
ARE YOU A RESPECTFUL PERSON?
Do you treat people the way you want to be treated?
Do you treat people with civility, courtesy, and dignity?
Are you sensitive to other people's feelings?
Do you insult people or make fun of them?
Do you ridicule or embarrass people?