What are some of the lessons you teach your children about character?
Hi Mom-
If you are like most moms and dads, you want your children to grow into responsible, successful adults, right? As a character educator, I have found that developing habits of character is essential. So, I'm curious, how do you share lessons of character with your children?
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Permalink Reply by Mary Salvato on -
To share, play fair, include others, and settle disagreements peacefully.
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Permalink Reply by Julie Watson Smith on -
Fantastic, Mary! Sounds like you are instilling a wonderful foundation of character and connection in your children.
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Permalink Reply by Ann Williams on -
I teach honesty. I think this is one of the most important things a child can learn--not just being truthful but to accept the truth.
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Permalink Reply by Tracy B on -
Commitment - When my son commits to do something he has to follow through. If he never wants to do that something again then that is fine. But if you said you'd do it, you need to do it - whatever it is.
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Permalink Reply by Sally Douglass on -
Hi Julie, very thought provoking subject. I like what others have said but I think my personal favorite is responsibility. Learning to accept responsibility without feeling like the kids did something b-a-d or w-r-o-n-g. Teaching that taking responsibility sometimes hurts. I encourage them to have their feelings and to then move on.
Thanks for this topic.
Sally Douglass
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Permalink Reply by Julie Watson Smith on
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Fantastic, Mary! Sounds like you are instilling a wonderful foundation of character and connection in your children.
Mary Salvato said:To share, play fair, include others, and settle disagreements peacefully.
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Permalink Reply by Daisy on -
I'd second this. Goes well with one of my other favorite principles, integrity. These things and general compassion are my cornerstones.
Ann Williams said:I teach honesty. I think this is one of the most important things a child can learn--not just being truthful but to accept the truth.
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Permalink Reply by Baya Gatter on -
Since my children were born and have been able to comprehend language, I have been teaching them about compassion, kindness, sharing, empathy, honesty and integrity. These characteristics are what daily life entails and when they respond to a situatiion that illustrates the trait, I reinforce their action positively. They learn by their own examples and experiences. My children will often tell me. "Mom, remember when you told me about....." well I experienced that today or I did that today.
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Permalink Reply by Julie Watson Smith on
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Baya - Just catching up on this thread after a few weeks of downtime. I love that you are putting character-into-action with your children in such a consistent manner. This certainly provides them with a strong foundation for the rest of their lives!
Baya Gatter said:Since my children were born and have been able to comprehend language, I have been teaching them about compassion, kindness, sharing, empathy, honesty and integrity. These characteristics are what daily life entails and when they respond to a situatiion that illustrates the trait, I reinforce their action positively. They learn by their own examples and experiences. My children will often tell me. "Mom, remember when you told me about....." well I experienced that today or I did that today.
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Permalink Reply by Julie Watson Smith on
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Just catching up on this thread. Whether children or adults, living through and with our truth is vital, Ann. Thanks so much for sharing that!
Ann Williams said:I teach honesty. I think this is one of the most important things a child can learn--not just being truthful but to accept the truth.
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