Six Pillars of Character: Character Counts!
The SIX Pillars of Character include: trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, fairness and being a responsible person.
A TRUSTWORTHY PERSON:
-tells the truth-does the right thing,
even when it is not popular
-show commitment, courage, and self discipline
-keeps promises
-returns what was borrowed
A RESPECTFUL PERSON:
-appreciates and honors diversity
-tolerates views and beliefs that differ from personal views and beliefs
A CARING PERSON:
-treats ALL people with kindness
-possesses an ability to empathize with fellow human beings
A GOOD CITIZEN:
-plays by the rules
-obeys laws and respects authority
-does his or her share of the work
A RESPONSIBLE PERSON:
-thinks before acting
-considers consequences of actions
-thinks for the long term
-is reliable and accountable
-accepts the consequences of personal actions or failures to act
A FAIR PERSON:
-seeks to strike a balance between the needs and desires of the individual and the needs and desires of the community
-understands the distinction between justice and vengeance