Definitions
Define "Response"
answer, reply, react, reaction, feedback
What are you personally responsible for?
complete homework, hygiene, chores, ask for help, being mindful of the words I use, drive safely (texting, wearing a seatbelt)
Why are people not responsible?
indifference, fear, carelessness, uninterested, disconnected
Define "Ability"
able, capacity, skill, potential, talent
What responsibilities do you have to your family?
respect parents, take care of family members (siblings/relatives), feed pets
Why do people act responsibly?
What is responsibility?
Open discussion. Key words: task, act indecently, having a duty
What responsibilities do you have to your school?
respect school property, uphold school rules, respect teachers, contribute positively in class, respect cultural differences
Is responsibility a right, a privilege a burden?
Open discussion supported with an explanation
What is the difference between giving someone a banana and pealing the banana?
Giving someone the banana is completing the task, pealing the banana is going the extra mile.
What responsibilities do you have to your country?
respect cultural differences, uphold the law, vote, speak out against injustice
How are we connected through our responsibilites?
The Ripple Effect
Throwback Question: Define Bullying
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.
What responsibilities do you have to the world?
preserve natural resources, advocate for human rights, dispel stereotypes, respect cultural differences
What are short term and long term effects of being your highest potential responsible self?
Open discussion.