There’s a black sheep in every flock, and there are few of us who don’t know one, or didn’t know one as a child. Every family, every class, has one: that brother or sister, boy or girl, who’s always in trouble, who’s prone to stretch limits or take things “too far,” who’s embarrassingly honest, who… Read more »
I will respect other’s rights. Keep hands, feet, and all objects to myself. I will be a respectful listener. Respect other’s opinions. I will be a responsible person. Complete all work and make good choices. I will make wise decisions. Consider other’s feelings as well as my own. I will work for the best solution…. Read more »
By the numbers An estimated 30 percent of U.S. students in grades six through 10 are involved in moderate or frequent bullying — as bullies, victims or both. * 1 out of 5 admits to being a bully or doing some bullying. * Eight percent of students miss one day of class per month for… Read more »
A character education curriculum is in the works in the Metro public schools, under the guidance of Superintendent Richard Benjamin. The Metro school board recently agreed to set up a pilot character education and life skills curriculum for grades K-4 (Tran, THE TENNESSEAN, 8/19). The effort is supported by a $750,000 award from THE TENNESSEAN,… Read more »
There is more Teaching in school than Learning! There is more Learning in the community than Teaching. – Gene Bedley
“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us they help us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of character in us &.” – Apostle Paul
Poor me-Nobody likes Me-I can’t do anything right-Why am I always the one that did it?-Might as well not try it never works anyway! Contributors 1. Adults who accuse and excuse childs behavior. 2. Adults who are too Restrictive or Permissive. 3. Adults who fail to help children discover their gifts and purpose! 4. Adults… Read more »
We all do everything, share the work–there’s no room around here for a star, for someone to think she’s above the others. You’re expected to pitch in on whatever needs doing. Nothing is beneath your dignity. But on the other hand, nothing is beyond your reach. – Frances Hasselbein
It takes Courage to care about each member of the family and the struggles they face! It takes Courage to care about friends and the daily test they encounter. To let them know you will stand by them through each struggle. It takes Courage to complete each commitment you make toward others. It takes Courage… Read more »
“No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday.” – Alexander Pope
