Being Responsible
"Ms. Brady, I did steal from the class store. I know I won't be able to shop for a bit and that is ok. Also, since I feel bad for taking a snack someone might've really liked, the first Brady Bucks I get I will share with my classmate."
Is this being responsible?
YES
-Thank you for being accountable!
“Since I’m not getting a reward for this, I’m not going to do it.”
STOP
-There are so many ways to motivate yourself. It doesn't always have to be for a reward.
"Feels good to be responsible, help others, just because I had a bad morning doesn't mean I have to stay upset."
"I always have to get the last word in even if I'm wrong."
Arrogance
-Always having a comeback for everything is not needed. If I am respecting the other person, I can listen to what they have to say.
I let Ms. Brady know when I have to use the bathroom.
Duty
-Nobody is a mind-reader. I need to let someone know when I have to go.
I am following all of the classroom and TALID rules.
This is my responsibility to
The Teacher, classroom, school
“It was unfair that only I got TALID points off. The other kids were doing too much and annoying me!”
Is this being responsible?
NO
-Other people making a mistake doesn't mean that I didn't make a mistake.
“My charger isn’t working so I can’t do any of my work.”
THINK
-Why is the charger not working? Problem solve and ask for help if you can't figure it out.
-If the computer is messed up what else can I work on or who can I help?
“Bro these questions are too easy for me. Why do I even have to do them?”
Arrogance
-The questions might be easy for so many reasons. Placement test, learn to do it faster, practice until I know it like the back of my hand, you have to learn easy stuff before you move on to hard stuff.
Saying to classmate*
"Shut up! Shhhhh! You don't know the rules or how to do that."
DooDoobutt
-This is mean, rude, disrespectful. If they don't know the rules or how to do something help them out in a respectful way.
I am making sure that I am getting enough sleep, exercise, food, water, and time for myself.
This is my responsibility to
My Mental Health and wellbeing.
-Making sure that my backpack isn't overflowing.
“My classmate should not have gotten so upset about the joke I made about their family. It was just a joke so they didn’t need to hit me.”
Is this being responsible?
NO
-You poked the bear!
"My classmate is being mean to me, so I need to talk back at them."
STOP
-Doesn't matter who started it, if you add fuel to the fire. You can still be responsible and make a good choice.
"It's ok for things to be hard, since it means that I am always learning."
Humble
-Progress not perfection
A classmate is sharing a story during class time*
"No one cares."
DooDooButt
-Keep this thought in your head and think about their perspective or how you would feel if someone said "No one cares" about something you really like
After school I have to let the dogs out, do my chores, help my mom take care of my brother, and go to bed on time.
These are my responsibilities
At Home
“No one told me what day in the schedule it was, so I missed my special.”
Is this being responsible?
NO
-I can figure out what day it is
"The cafeteria didn't have the food I wanted which made me really upset. I decide to tell Ms. Brady that I'm really hungry, but I don't want the cafeteria food today."
GO
-Ms. Brady isn't a mind-reader and we have other options.
-Be grateful for the options you do have.
"This game is rigged. Everyone else gets all the hard questions!"
Arrogance
-Do the best with what you got!
My classmate is asking me what the directions are for our work.
Duty
-Ask three before me
I try my best even when I don't know how to do something.
I have a responsibility to
Others and I
EVERYONE
-"Success is in the doing. Not in the outcome"
“It was my moms fault that I was late for school, since she forgot to wake me up in the morning.”
Is this being responsible?
NO
-I can get an alarm clock, set an alarm, go to bed earlier, start setting a routine, have a conversation with mom, etc.
"I talked with my mom about how my schedule is too stressful after school and we came up with a plan together, so that I can have more time for myself every Tuesday evening."
GO
-You always have responsibilities, but if some of it is too much, I can ask for help since I am overwhelmed.
"Other kids went to the bathroom without taking a pass. Why am I being yelled at for not taking the pass?"
Arrogance
-The teachers might not have seen the example you're talking about. Adults make mistakes too.
-Just because the expectation isn't always reinforced or said out loud doesn't mean the expectation is not there.
My classmate farted and it smells really bad. I scream out "BRO why are you farting!"
DooDooButt
-I can tell them in a private conversation, since this is very embarrassing unless they bring it up first. It also might've been an accident or they might not have realized, so I don't need to make a big deal out of it.
Ask other classmates for help before I ask my teachers.
I have a responsibility to
Ask three before me