Teaching the Virtues; Charter

As young as kindergarten children are being taught the principals of good charter. At school he is learning:
HOW TO BE
TRUSTWORTHY

BE HONEST. . .
Don't lie, cheat, or steal.
BE RELIABLE. . .
Keep your promises and follow through on your commitments.
HAVE THE COURAGE. . .
to do what is right, even when it seems difficult.
BE A GOOD FRIEND. . .
and don't betray a trust.

HOW TO BE
RESPECTFUL
Treat other people the way you want to be treated.
Be courteous and polite.
Listen to what other people have to say.
Don't insult people, or make fun of them, or call them names.
Don't bully or pick on others.
Don't judge people before you get to know them.

HOW TO BE
A RESPONSIBLE PERSON
Be reliable and dependable; when you agree to do something, do it.
Take care of your own business. Don't make others do what you are supposed to do.
Take responsibility for your actions; don't make excuses or blame others.
Use your head; think before you act; imagine the consequences.

HOW TO BE
A FAIR PERSON
Treat people the way you want to be treated.
Take Turns.
Tell the truth.
Play by the rules.
Think about how your actions will affect others.
Listen to people with an open mind.
Don't blame others for your mistakes.
Don't take advantage of other people.
Don't play favorites.

HOW TO BE
A CARING PERSON
Treat people with kindness and generosity.
Help people in need.
Be sensitive to people's feelings.
Never be mean or hurtful.
Think about how your actions will affect others.
Always remember - we become caring people by doing caring things!

HOW TO BE
A GOOD CITIZEN
Do your share to make your school, your community, and the world a better place. .
Take responsibility for what goes on around you.
Participate in community service.
Help take care of the environment.
Be a good neighbor.
Treat other people with respect and dignity.
Follow the rules of your family, your school, your society.

At Home;
Realizing that my son needed some skills and knowledge about charter. My second grader is learning that work brings him things that will make him happy. eg He likes clean cloths, a nice sandwich, a clean park to play at. So, in realizing that these things take work and they bring him happiness.

He's sitting down with me once a week to discuss further on charter and right now he's searching for people who say they work hard and how hard they've worked to get what they have and that they're happy. Movie stars, Role models, etc...

He's learned three secrets so, far

Visit Life's Secrets
We have learned one of the four classically defined natural virtues prudence, justice, temperance, or fortitude more on virtues in upcoming posts.