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Take a look at the list of phrases describing a person of character:
has an internal moral-ethical compass
does the right thing because it is the right thing to do
tries to live by their values
is reliable—comes through has a good work ethic
can be trusted to keep information private when asked to
is kind, honest, and real
sets goals and takes steps to try to achieve them
can put a child’s needs before their own
is responsible with school, job, money, and other obligations
Put an “X” on the scale below where you think you fall with respect to character development, and then jot
down your responses to the question.
Me
What things can you work on to strengthen your own character?
Partner or Friend
What things can your partner or friend do to strengthen their character?
A word of advice: It’s always better to focus on what you
have control over—yourself. Working on your own growth and
development is what’s most important. This exercise is just to get
you thinking about character development in yourself and others.
Becoming a
Person of Character
A person is not born with good character works to develop it through their own actions,
and choices.
Character is who we are when no is looking. becoming
a person
of character
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