1. Understand factors related to personal growth.
Unit 1.01
Understand factors related to personal growth.

2. What are character traits?
Character traits are ethical values that enable individuals to form personal standards of conduct
These six character traits are the foundation of the Character Counts youth ethics initiative found at

3. Trustworthiness Living up to the expectations of others
Refraining from lies and self-serving behavior
Practicing honesty, integrity, reliability, and loyalty

4. Respect Treating others with dignity
Following the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you)
Showing civility, courtesy, decency, dignity, tolerance, and acceptance

5. Responsibility & Fairness
Being in charge of one’s choices and one’s life
Being accountable for what we do and recognizing that our actions matter
Being accountable, pursuing excellence, and showing self-restraint
Adhering to a balanced standard of justice disregarding one’s feelings

6. Caring Showing genuine concern for the welfare of others
Consciously causing no more harm than reasonably necessary in performing duties

7. Citizenship Knowing the laws and obeying them
Volunteering and staying informed on issues, giving more than taking
Valuing civic duties as a contributing member of a community

8. Four major aspects of personal growth
Achievement of goals
Self-satisfaction
Positive relationships
Ability to appreciate
Each character trait has the potential to influence each of the four aspects of personal growth.