Learn About Responsibility
You are a responsible person when you:
Complete this sentence:
I believe I am a responsible person because ____________________________________________.
When you tell someone you will do something, that person (or pet) is counting on you. They believe what you tell them and hope you do the very best to do what you said you would do. If you make a mistake trying to do something, tell the truth. Do not blame someone else. That is being a responsible person.
Take this little quiz:
Read each sentence then answer – always, sometimes, or never
Do you know someone who is not a responsibility person? They use excuses, don’t they? When asked if they did something they say things like…
- Do what you are supposed to do and do it correctly.
- Keep on trying until you get something done.
- Think before you act.
- Use self-control.
- Always do your very best.
Complete this sentence:
I believe I am a responsible person because ____________________________________________.
When you tell someone you will do something, that person (or pet) is counting on you. They believe what you tell them and hope you do the very best to do what you said you would do. If you make a mistake trying to do something, tell the truth. Do not blame someone else. That is being a responsible person.
Take this little quiz:
Read each sentence then answer – always, sometimes, or never
- I take good care of my things and I also take care of my friends’ things.
- If I make a mistake I tell the truth and take responsibility for my actions.
- If I tell someone I am going to do something, I do it.
- I follow the classroom rules.
- I do my homework.
- I listen to my parents and do what they say (because they know what is best for me).
Do you know someone who is not a responsibility person? They use excuses, don’t they? When asked if they did something they say things like…
- Oh, I forgot to do it.
- I was too tired and couldn’t do what I said I would do.
- I thought it could wait for later.
