Developing Good Character

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Developing Good Character

• Chapter 1 Lesson 2

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The Foundation of Character

• Character- a persons use of self-control to act
  on responsible values.
• Value- a principle or standard that guides the
  way a person behaves..

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Character Values
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Character Values

• Honesty
• Not only telling the truth, but acting on it!
• Responsibility
• Making healthful decisions and accepting the
  consequences.
• Citizenship
• Carrying out the duties of a member of the
  community.

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Character Values

• Caring
• Sharing the pain and pleasure of others.
• Fairness
• Acting or judging without favoritism or
  prejudice.
• Respect
• Treating others with dignity and consideration.

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Influences on Your Character and Actions

• Family
• School
• Peers
• Media
• Culture

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Role Models

• Think of the influences on your health
• Family, School, Peers, Media, Culture
• Can you think of any role models from those
  influences?
• Which character traits do they display?
• Can role models sometimes be negative?

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Peer Pressure

• List different instances in which you may feel
  peer pressure.
• Positive or negative?

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Using Resistance Skills

• Say NO in a firm voice.
• Give reasons for saying no.
• Be certain your behavior matches your words.
• 4. Ask and adult for help if you need help.