6 Virtues to Teach Our Children

There are six virtues to instill in our children so that they will grow up to be wholesome people.

1. Respect:

· Treat others the way you want to be treated.

· Be respectful to others.

· When someone is talking to you , you must listen carefully

· Do not bully or cause troubles to others.

· Do not bad-mouth or scold others

· Understand the person before you pass judgment on him

2. Trustworthiness:

· Be honest, do not tell lies.

· Be reliable, deliver what you have promised.

· Be courageous to carry out the task, though it is difficult

· Do not betray the trust of your friends in you

3. Caring:

· Treat other kindly and generously

· Help the needy.

· Sensitive to the needs of others

· Do not harm or treat others shoddily

· Think of what you do will affect others

4. Responsibilities:

· Do it when you have agreed to do so.

· Do what is expected of you and don’t expect others to do it for you.

· Think carefully before you do it. Think of the consequences.

5. Fairness:

· Allow others to have their opportunities.

· Treat others like you treat yourself

· Tell the truth.

· Follow the rules.

· Listen to others with an open mind.

· Don’t blame others for your own mistakes.

· Don’t take advantage of others.

· Do not form cliques.

· Think of what you do will affect others.

6. Citizenship:

· Do your part for the school, community so that it is a better place to live

· Play your part for the things that are happening around you.

· Look after the environment.

· Respect others.

· Be a good neighbor.

· Abide the rules of family, school and the society.

These virtues highlight the importance of character building of our children so that they can become model citizens in future.