Building Character Responsibility

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

Being Responsible If I make a promise, do I keep it? If I make a promise, do I keep it?

How Did You Score? Less than 3 ~ You need to work on being more responsible. 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. 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. 5 or 6 out of 7 ~ You’re pretty responsible. 7 out of 7 ~ Give yourself a pat on the back! 7 out of 7 ~ Give yourself a pat on the back!

Responsibility At Home Might Look Like… Doing chores Doing chores

Responsibility at Home Taking care of a younger sibling Taking care of a younger sibling

Responsibility at Home Taking care of a pet Taking care of a pet

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

Responsibility at School Using your agenda daily Using your agenda daily

Responsibility at school Completing your assignments and homework Completing your assignments and homework

Responsibility at School Setting goals for success Specific Specific Measurable Measurable Action oriented Action oriented Realistic Realistic Timely Timely

Responsibility at School Following school rules/code of conduct Following school rules/code of conduct

Responsibility at School Doing your share of group projects Doing your share of group projects

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

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

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

Responsibility Sounds Like… I chose to do it because I couldn’t stand up to my friend. 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!

Social Responsibility The Hope FoundationAmnestyInternational ….and many more ways that you can make a difference in your world.

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

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