Selfishness, people not thinking of the rights of others: 56% People who don’t respect the law and the authorities; 52% Wrongdoing by politicians: 48% Lack of parental discipline of children and teens: 47% Courts that care more about criminals’ rights than victims’: 45% Too much emphasis on money and materialism: 41% Lack of morality/ethics in… Read more »
Fill In Page- Page 1 1. Respect requires that we pay attention to other’s perceptions, fears and experiences. It’s entire focus is on the other person. Seek first to understand and second to be understood. 2. If it’s a fact that Respect must be earned and does not deserve to be given until it is… Read more »
The “No Place For Second Place” Attitude Aside from the infamous scandal surrounding the vicious attack on ice-skater Nancy Kerrigan, my most enduring memories of the 1992 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway are of countless Norwegian fans applauding every athlete as though he or she had won first place. Second place, third place, last place
1. To start them on a wonderful journey that never ends. (Perseverance) 2. To respect our children by listening to world view. (Respect) 3. To provide an environment that is cognitively stimulating and emotionally supportive. (Compassion) 4. To challenge the intellect by stimulating imagination and allowing opportunities for self-expression.(Positive Mental Attitude) 5. To establish identity… Read more »
A Poem “If I really cared… I would look you in the eyes when you talked to me; I would think about what you are saying rather than what I am going to say next; I would hear your feelings as well as your words. If I really cared… I would listen without defending; I… Read more »
Who We Are: We are young talented thinkers, writers, and speakers focused on the core ethical values that make each of us a better person. Our Core Ethical Values: Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Caring, Fairness, & Citizenships (from Character Counts), and other values we may adopt, consistent with the core values. Our Belief: We are entitled… Read more »
Take a moment to listen today, To what your children are trying to say. Listen today, whatever you do, Or they won’t be there to listen to you. Listen to their problems, listen to their needs, Praise their smallest triumphs, praise their smallest deeds. Tolerate their chatter, amplify their laughter, Find out what’s the matter,… Read more »
Ten years ago, seniors in a political science class at Woodbridge High School learned about a theory known as “broken windows.” What the theory suggests is that a window that has not been repaired can send a signal that nobody cares. After learning about the theory, seniors identified broken windows — problems — in Irvine… Read more »
Be Here: Physically and mentally Be On Time: Be where you should be, be aware of time Be Responsible: Do what you’re supposed to do, follow the rules Be Prepared: Be ready to handle obstacles with confidence Be A Tough Worker: Keep going when things get tough and attain your goals Be A Good Listener:… Read more »
A new study from the Educational Testing Service finds that minor misbehavior is on the rise in public schools nationally. Moreover, the report, titled “Order in the Classroom,” documents for the first time what experience tells us is obvious: Even minor disruptions damage learning. According to the report, one in five principals is battling with… Read more »
