Responsibility
What does it mean to be responsible?
A) Doing things you say you are going to do.
B) Getting to things when you can as long as they get done.
A) Doing things you say you are going to do.
Name two things.
Define accountability.
To be accountable is to be "responsible for and having to explain your actions."
Change to an I statement:
They made me not pay attention because they called my name!
I was not paying attention/ was distracted because my name was called.
Name two positive feelings associated with accountability?
Examples: proud, happy, honest, relief
Responsibility is:
A) Doing the things you say you are going to do and keeping your promises.
B) Making promises and only keeping them when you feel like you have the time.
A) Doing the things you say you are going to do and keeping your promises.
Name three things YOU are held accountable for.
Change to an I statement:
"You never spend time with me!"
I feel sad because we don't spend as much time together anymore.
Name two negative feelings associated with accountability?
Examples: sad, angry, embarrassed
Responsibility is:
A) Following through on your commitments, even if you are late and have let someone down.
B) Following through with your commitments on time, even if you do not feel like it
B) Following through on your commitments on time, even if you do not feel like it.
True or False: Accountability can have a meaningful impact on outcome.
True.
Change to an I statement:
"You always leave your stuff all over our bedroom and it is so messy and I then get in trouble!"
I feel upset when our bedroom looks messy, and would appreciate if you clean up after yourself.
Completing your homework, attending class, being kind to your teachers and peers is an example of accountability in what location?
School
Being Responsible means:
A) Taking care of the things you borrow and returning them on time, even if they are broken or in worse shape than when you borrowed them.
B) Taking care of things you borrowed but returning them in as good or better condition than you borrowed them.
B) Taking care of things you borrowed but returning them in as good or better condition than when you borrowed them.
What does personal accountability mean to you?
Example: Taking ownership for your actions.
Apologize for the following using an I statement:
You take your classmates last pencil and he is upset.
I am sorry for taking your last pencil without asking first because it was not respectful.
Keeping your room clean, sharing community space, maintaining proper hygiene is an example of accountability in what location?
Home
Being responsible means:
A) making wise choices such as choosing to eat healthy, and taking your medication.
B) making wise choices that affect others is important, but how you choose to live your own life is your business and is not part of being responsible.
A) Making wise choices such as choosing to eat healthy, and taking your medication.
What are two ways poor accountability can impact relationships?
Apologize for the following using an I statement:
You hit your friend when you were mad.
I am sorry for hitting you when I was angry because it was unsafe and I hurt you.
Looking before crossing the street, purchasing items rather than stealing, and throwing trash away correctly is an example of accountability in what location?
Community/Public