Using the items listed below. Rate yourselves with the “consistently, sometimes, or never” scale. I suggest that you discuss it together and encourage everyone to be open, honest, and of course, respectful. I hope it will help you focus on important issues and improve the “climate” at your house.

Circle the best description after you and your family discuss how we are doing in demonstrating consideration and high regard for each other.

1. Adults and children listen to one another without interrupting. (consistently, sometimes, or never)

2. We show that we care about other family members’ feelings. (consistently, sometimes, or never)

3. Everyone is treated as equally important in the family. (consistently, sometimes, or never)

4. We speak politely to one another and don’t use put-downs. (consistently, sometimes, or never)

5. We ask permission to borrow each other’s belongings and keep them in good condition. (consistently, sometimes, or never)

6. We have family rules which everyone respects. (consistently, sometimes, or never)

7. Adults model respect for the rules and laws of society. (consistently, sometimes, or never)

8. We use appropriate language at home and in public. (consistently, sometimes, or never)

9. We show respect for our bodies by exercising, eating healthy food, and getting plenty of sleep. (consistently, sometimes, or never)

10. We show respect for the environment and our property by doing our part to keep our homes and yards neat and clean. (consistently, sometimes, or never)