You come home from school and a guest is at your house who you have never met before, what do you say?
Hello, my name is _____, nice to meet you!
Politely ask to be excused and go to your room
or
Continue to make polite conversation
What are some characteristics of a Bully?
Cruel
angry
manipulative
mean
abusive
What is a person's standards or beliefs concerning what is right and wrong?
Morals
What is a particular combination of qualities the help distinguish one person from another called?
A person's constitutional and moral makeup..
Character
What is the importance that one puts on their beliefs and morals, their standards of behavior, and their principles?
Values
You are entering a store, there is another person trying to leave, they are holding packages in both hands and cannot grab the door handle, what should you do?
Hold the door open for the person, if they say thank you, say "you're welcome" in a nice tone of voice
What are some reasons why a bully may want to dominate others?
Insecurity
Trauma
Abusive home life
Fear
Name 4 of your most important morals.
1. To take responsibility for your actions
2. To not harm others with words or deeds
What characteristics define you/separate you from others?
various personality traits
What are your 3 top ranking morals? Rank them in order and explain why you ranked them in that order.
varies
You are having a large family dinner, you would like more bread, it is within reaching distance but you would have to reach over someone's plate, what should you do?
Say to the person who is closest to the bread, "excuse me, could you please pass the bread?"
What should you do if someone is Bullying you?
Talk to a teacher or parent
Avoid a bully, don't give attention to a bully
Who is a person in history who has morals that you admire? why?
Varies,
Example Mother Theresa - selfless, loving, dedicated her life to others, etc.
What are personality traits that you admire in yourself? In others?
Various Traits
What are the Values that you seek out in others you want to have as friends?
Varies - list morals/values/beliefs
You need to ask a permission to do something, but the adult in charge is on the phone or talking with someone else, what should you do?
What should you do if you see someone being bullied?
You should get help immediately
Do not participate in the bullying of another person
Do not stand by and allow another person to be bullied
Try to use humor to diffuse tension when possible
Who is a character in history who you feel was very immoral, why?
varies, example:
Hitler - genocide, power hungry, etc.
What are 3 character traits that you would like to strengthen in yourself? How can you resolve to do this?
Making an effort to think of others more
Making an effort to be kind/thoughtful
Complimenting at least one person per day
etc.
What Values/beliefs do you feel it is important for a society to uphold?
Varies
- do not murder
- freedom of speech, religion
- choice of government/democratic process - ability to vote
You invite a friend over to your house for the first time. How do you make them feel comfortable?
Introduce them to whoever is in the house
Offer the person something to eat or drink
Let the friend choose where they would like to sit and what they would like to do
Do not argue with friend or in front of your friend.
If your friend feels uncomfortable and asks you to stop doing something, comply.
Do not joke with your friend in a manner that makes fun of your friend.
Have you ever manipulated someone else to get what you want?
Have you ever gone along with another/others to harm, humiliate, or be mean to another?
If yes, do you consider yourself a bully in those situations? How can you stop yourself from being a bully in the future?
Always put yourself in the other person's shoes.
Resolve to abide by your own ethical and moral code.
guilt
self esteem conflicts
sadness/disappointment in oneself
anger
trying to excuse or justify the behavior to feel better
a person's morals, values, and beliefs become a part of who they are. A person that has a strong character lives their life according to their morals, values and beliefs.
Identify the times you were most proud.
Identify the times you were most happy.
As you consider these times - what are the most important values/traits/beliefs that you would like to uphold?
Love, Kindness, honesty, selflessness, protection of those weaker/unable to protect themselves, trustworthiness, humility, generosity, etc.