Children need to learn that being part of a family and a community involves accepting responsibilities. When each of us acts responsibly, our families and communities will be stronger.

What You Can Do

· Make agreements with your child and expect him to follow through.

· When things go wrong, help your child take responsibility for her part and make a plan to do things differently next time.

Encourage your child to find out more about world and how his actions may affect others far away.

Teaching children self-respect, however, does not mean complimenting everything they do. They also need honest criticism from time to time. When we do criticize, we should focus on things they have done, not on them personally.

What You Can Do

· Encourage your child to build a positive identity that focuses on her integrity and talents.

· Emphasize that character is built upon decisions and actions a person takes each day

· Work with your child to help him reach his full potential by encouraging him to develop his talents, set reachable goals and honor himself as a unique person.

Teach your child how to choose good values. Help her reason about what are worthy goals and what are proper means to reach those goals.