Respect To respect is to show honor for the worth of someone or something. The following books illustrate either respect for others or respect for oneself: Butterworth, William; Leroy and the Old Man Byars, Betsy; The House of Wings Cohen; No Good in Art MacLachlan, Patricia; Sarah Plain and Tall Mathis, Sharon Bell; The Hundred… Read more »
Last week, following a special two-hour Fox News Sunday, we were inundated with e-mails praising Tony Snow’s moving commentary. For those who may have missed it, we’ve transcribed his inspiring words below: “Good and evil almost never express themselves as harshly and clearly as they did Tuesday morning. People we don’t know slaughtered people we… Read more »
You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them or to them. – Malcom Forbes
Sometimes ads can be worse than shows. And with the increase of sexual content on television in recent years it was only a matter of time before commercials began to reflect this trend. J.C. Penney has been running an ad recently that outraged parents across the nation. The ad depicts a teen-age girl trying on… Read more »
COURAGE – When you cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action you should take – choose the bolder. – W.J. Slim
Values in Action! Students in the Values in Action Character Education Program memorize the following affirmations: RESPECT – I recognize the importance of being a person who initiates respect toward others. I will show consideration for the ideas, feelings, and unique needs of others. INTEGRITY – I don’t have to cheat to win. I am… Read more »
The height of your accomplishments will equal the depth of your convictions. – William F. Scolavino
Choose one of the ideas below and you’ll see better anger manager skills… 1. Put angry, abusive words kids say in the Anger Bag (paper bag) and have them wrinkle the bag every time they put a hurtful word inside. Kids can smooth out the Anger Bag with kind words. I would make a list… Read more »
It is good to dream, but it is better to dream and work. Faith ismighty, but action with faith is mightier. – Thomas Robert Gaines
The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps – We must step up the stairs. – Vance Havner
