The Six Pillars of Character
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
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Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • be
tolerant and accepting 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
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Responsibility
Do
what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • 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 words, actions, and
attitudes • Set a good example for others
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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 • Treat all people fairly
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Caring
Be
kind • be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others
• Help people in need
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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 • Volunteer
Reflection:
They all sound like what we do sometimes. We all have these characteristics but
we don’t use them at the same time. I do have all of the characteristics and so
does everyone else, I’m pretty sure everyone is committed to them.
