Good citizens understand that they have a responsibility to the community, environment and law. You can instill in your child the virtue of citizenship by explaining the difference between good and bad citizenship.

Traits of good citizenship:

• Being a good neighbor by caring about others.
  
• Sharing your time and skills to the community to make it better, cleaner and safer.
  
• Conserving resources by practicing the three R's: Reduce. Re-use. Recycle.
  
• Staying informed on issues and voicing your opinions by voting.

Traits of bad citizenship:

• Looking out only for yourself.
  
• Littering and wasting resources.
  
• Leaving all political matters to the so-called "experts."

You can be a positive role-model for citizenship by doing the following:

• Show concern for the success and safety of others.
  
• Use non-judgmental language that does not offend or demean.
  
• Do the right thing, especially when it is difficult.
  
• Do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
  
• Take responsibility for your actions.
  
• Reflect on how your actions affect the welfare of others.