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Building Character

Building Character. Responsibility. Being Responsible Take the Test. Do I take good care of my own things? Do I own up when I know I did something wrong? Do I finish a job once I’ve started it? Am I extra careful with things that don’t belong to me? Do I do my homework?

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Building Character

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  1. Building Character Responsibility

  2. Being Responsible Take the Test • Do I take good care of my own things? • Do I own up when I know I did something wrong? • Do I finish a job once I’ve started it? • Am I extra careful with things that don’t belong to me? • Do I do my homework? • Do I get to school on time?

  3. If I make a promise, do I keep it?

  4. How Did You Score? • Less than 3 ~ You need to work on being more responsible. • 3 or 4 out of 7 ~ You’re doing OK in a few areas, but there’s room for improvement. • 5 or 6 out of 7 ~ You’re pretty responsible. • 7 out of 7 ~ Give yourself a pat on the back!

  5. Responsibility At HomeMight Look Like… • Doing chores

  6. Taking care of a younger sibling

  7. Taking care of a pet

  8. Responsibility at School Looks Like… • Getting to school and all of your classes on time

  9. Using your agenda daily

  10. Completing your assignments and homework

  11. Setting goals for success • Specific • Measurable • Action oriented • Realistic • Timely

  12. Following school rules/code of conduct

  13. Doing your share of group projects

  14. Responsibility in Action • Own up to your actions; admit to making mistakes • Stop blaming others or making excuses! • Be accountable

  15. Responsibility Sounds Like… • I am sorry. I broke it. How can I help fix it? NOT…. • It broke. It wasn’t my fault. Stop making excuses! Take responsibility.

  16. Responsibility Sounds Like… I haven’t found it yet. I need to look harder. NOT… I can’t find it!! Another excuse!! Take responsibility!

  17. Responsibility Sounds Like… • I chose to do it because I couldn’t stand up to my friend. NOT…. You made me do it!! Stop blaming others for your actions. Take responsibility!

  18. Social Responsibility Free the Children Children’s Wish United Way ….and many more ways that you can make a difference in your world.

  19. When you take responsibility for your actions you are the one saying, “I am in charge of my life.”

  20. “The willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life is the source from which self-respect springs.”~Joan Didion

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