Developing Citizenship and Patriotism In Your ChildWritten by Anil Vij
Citizenship requires doing our share for our community and our country. Being a good citizen means caring about good of society and participating actively to make things better. Research reveals that participating in community service programs and learning about importance and value of serving others can be a powerful influence on positive character development. Patriotism is an important part of good citizenship. Patriotism is love of and loyalty to our country. It involves honoring democratic ideals on which country is based and expecting elected officials to do same, respecting and obeying its laws and honoring its flag and other symbols. It also involves accepting responsibilities of good citizenship, such as keeping informed about national issues, voting, volunteering and serving country in times of war.
| | Teaching Your Child To Be RespectfulWritten by Anil Vij
Respect for others is based on self-respect and is summed up in Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. It is value that makes world a more decent and civilized place. People show respect in many ways. They speak and act civilly--avoiding insults, cruel remarks and rude or crude language. They are courteous and considerate of others, including family members and friends, and care about their rights, beliefs and well-being. They treat others fairly and as individuals, regardless of race, sex, age or ethnic group. They display tolerance for people who do not share their personal beliefs and likes--so long as those people do not harm others. Research indicates that children learn to respect others when they are treated with respect themselves. Constant criticism of a child, negative comments about him and failure to praise his achievements can lead child to be disrespectful to others. Treating children with respect pays large dividends both to families and to societies as a whole. What You Can Do · Practice respectful ways of communicating. Show your child how to talk to others with respect.
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