Building children's character : Building children's character 1
Slide 2 : 2 “Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing”.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Slide 3 : 3 It is very important to build character in children as then only they will know the difference between right and wrong. Children who have been taught character will also practise the right thing. This will make a better society and hence a better nation
: . 4 What is character? Character deals with the matters of the heart--the inner you, not the outer you. The foundation of a person is the character.
Why is it important for parents to build 'character' in their children? : Why is it important for parents to build 'character' in their children? Your children need to know within their hearts what is 'right' and what is 'wrong'. 5
Slide 6 : 6 Here are some A-Z guidelines A is for Accountability - Hold your children accountable for their behaviour. Making your children accountable for their behaviour teaches your kids right from wrong. It also teaches your kids that we are all allowed to make choices and that you expect them to make the right choice because they are a person of 'character'.
Slide 7 : 7 C is for Character. Help your son or daughter become a person with character, to be able to know right from wrong and have the will to practice it. . . F is for Forgiveness.
Practice forgiveness regularly and teach the importance of it.
Slide 8 : 8 N is for No .
Use it and mean it. . R is for Respect .
Show your children due respect. H is for Humour .
Make sure you keep your sense of humour. Laugh with your children often.
Slide 9 : 9 THANKYOU