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Makes me the best person I can be!
It is not that I am against the 6 Pillars of Character, but it is the fact that we needed to come up with something to replace prayer in school and the character that was built by children believing in something greater than themselves.
All these things are fine and good and I am constantly "preaching" them to my children. I have fallen a victim to the catchy little tune myself. But I also add my own "prayers" and thoughts and emotions, so that it is not all provided to him at school ~ a place that he really doesn't care so much about.
The Bible, 1 John 3:18
Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.
Trustworthiness:
Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends and country
Respect:
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements
Responsibility:
Do what you are supposed to do • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your choices
Fairness:
Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly
Caring:
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need
Citizenship:
Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment
If we can't talk about our faith in school anymore (unless, of course, it is the Muslim faith ~ sorry, Lord, I had to sneak in a slam somewhere ~ I am not perfect), then we will have to use the Pillars of Character...things could be worse, I guess.
3 comments:
I have an opinion on this....hard to believe, isn't it? I do understand the separation of church / state. I'm not necessarily all for it...but I do understand why it has to be this way. I am a Christian who believes in a higher power. I also try to teach my children right from wrong and I feel that they have a pretty good understanding of what it is to be a good person. I made the choice to send my kids to a public school. I know a lot of people who chose to send their children to private schools. That is all well and good......BUT sometimes I get the feeling that a few of them think their children are "better people" because of that religious education. I would disagree with that. Kids are kids.....the schools can teach them religion OR the pillars of character, but they need a good foundation at home. It all starts at home. That's what it's all about. That's why your kids are great.......great parenting and teaching them right from wrong.
I could not agree with you more that it all begins at home. But I am tired of everything, BUT Christian beliefs being taught at school.
You need to update, girl. I'm singing this song now.......and I've never even heard it before.
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