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Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen
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With activities for elementary, middle and high school-aged children

"Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen" Cover

  • Title Page

  • Foreword

  • Introduction

  • What Does "Strong Character" Mean?

    • Compassion
    • Honesty and Fairness
    • Self-discipline
    • Good Judgment
    • Respect for Others
    • Self-respect
    • Courage
    • Responsibility
    • Citizenship and Patriotism

  • How Can We Help Children Learn about Character?

    • Set a Good Example
    • Set High Standards and Clear Expectations
    • Coach
    • Use Literature

  • Activities

    • Getting to Know Others—from Near and Far
    • Gifts from the Heart
    • Telling the Truth
    • Think about It
    • Keep Trying
    • Making Decisions
    • Magic Words, Caring Deeds
    • There's a Monster in My Room!
    • OOPS!
    • Stand Up for Yourself
    • Helping Out
    • More Than Chores
    • Our Heroes!
    • How Can I Be of Service?
    • Coping
    • Are You My Friend?
    • Listen to Your Feelings
    • Share a Story

  • Dealing with Media Pressures

  • Working with Teachers and Schools to Build Character

  • Resources

    • Books That Can Support Character Development
    • Children's Magazines
    • Booklists

  • Bibliography

  • Acknowledgments

  • No Child Left Behind

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