A person of character is a good role model and citizen. The Six Pillars of Character provide an excellent framework for teaching the values that a person of strong character embodies. Here's a quick review and summary of how you and your children can live the Six Pillars in your everyday lives.

• Trustworthiness:
  
  
  • Be honest. Don't deceive, cheat, or steal.
    
  • Be reliable. Do what you say you'll do.
    
  • Be courageous. Do what's right, even when it's difficult.
    
  • Build a good reputation.
    
  • Be loyal. Stand by your family, friends and country.
    
    
• Fairness:
  
  
  • Play by the rules. Take turns, and share.
    
  • Be open-mined. Listen to others and their different opinions.
    
  • Be judicious. Don't take advantage of others, and don't blame others recklessly.
    
    
• Respect:
  
  
  • Live the Golden Rule.
    
  • Be tolerant of differences. Be considerate of others' feelings.
    
  • Be peaceful. Don't threaten, hit, insult or hurt others.
  
  
• Caring:
  
  
  • Be kind.
    
  • Be compassionate, and show you care.
    
  • Be grateful, and express your gratitude.
    
  • Be forgiving.
    
  • Be helpful to those in need.
  
  
• Responsibility:
  
  
  • Be dependable. Do the best you can at whatever is asked of you, and persevere.
    
  • Be self-disciplined. Control your emotions, and think before you act.
    
  • Be accountable for your choices and actions.
    
    
• Citizenship:
  
  
  • Do your share to make your school and community better.
    
  • Be a good neighbor.
    
  • Obey the laws and rules. Respect authority.
    
  • Protect the environment.