{Chores help kids develop Responsibility; source}
Our character trait for October is Responsibility:
Basing decisions on practical wisdom and good sense, being dependable in carrying out commitments and duties, and being accountable for one’s words, behavior and actions.
I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.
~ Helen Keller (1880-1968)
Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.
~ Booker T. Washington (1856-1915)
How do you foster responsibility at home? Please leave a comment below and let’s talk about how to encourage this vital character trait in our families.
It’s almost Friday, and tomorrow you’ll meet our Primary teachers in Friday Faces. Guess which one used to be a ski instructor in Mammoth? You can leave your guess in the comments, then check back tomorrow to find out…
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