A Blueprint for Character

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A Blueprint for Character

• The Six Pillars of Character Development

Pat Saltis, Cynthia Simons, Cynthia Smith
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The Six Pillars of Character Development Are

• RESPECT
• CARING
• CITIZENSHIP
• FAIRNESS
• RESPONSIBILITY
• TRUSTWORTHINESS

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Respect is

• treating others as you would like to be treated.
• being considerate of other peoples feelings.

• recognizing the value of people, property, the
  environment, and yourself.
• having good manners!

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Caring is

• showing compassion for others.
• appreciating ways people help and care for one
  another.
• caring how others feel.

• doing kind and thoughtful deeds for people in
  need
• putting other peoples needs before your own.
• learning to give compliments.

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Citizenship is

• having good manners and using kind words.
• obeying rules and respecting authority.
• accepting responsibility for your actions.

• group commitment.
• being a part of many groups.
• becoming more familiar with your neighborhood
  community.

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Fairness is

• doing what is right to make sure others are not
  treated badly.
• sometimes fairness means equal, but fairness DOES
  NOT ALWAYS MEAN THE SAME!

• learning to take turns when speaking and to
  listen to others.
• learning to recognize what is fair or unfair.

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Responsibility is

• taking a share of responsibility for your own
  personal care and safety.
• knowing that you have responsibilities as members
  of groupsschool, family, and community.
• recognizing excuses as a method of shirking
  responsibility.

• being dependable and accountable for your words
  and actions.
• doing your best and never blaming others for your
  mistakes.
• being responsible for a job and making sure it is
  done correctly and on time.

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Trustworthiness is

• Trustworthiness means others can depend on you
  and trust you!

• being honest with others.
• keeping promises.

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How many of these traits do you have?
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