"Character, not circumstance, makes the person."
- Booker T. Washington
The Six Pillars of Character Are:
Trustworthiness
Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country
Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements
Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others
Fairness
Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly
Caring
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need
Citizenship
Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer
Today, more than half the factors that influence health are related directly to personal lifestyle choices and behaviors. As part of a comprehensive approach to offer programs to improve health in the community, Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is delivering character education and training throughout the city to citizens of all ages and backgrounds.
According to Trinity's Board of Directors, "As they weighed factors impacting health, the board became convinced that familiarity with the pillars of character would lead to better decisions on big health issues, as well as seemingly simple health concerns. Their mission is to deliver the good news that many chronic diseases can be prevented, delayed or alleviated by making responsible choices for a healthy lifestyle, treating your body with respect and making good life choices. "Our goal is to bring character education to every person in Fort Dodge. If people adopt these pillars, the overall well-being of our residents and the community will be enhanced."
I believe a game concerning The Six Pillars of Character would be a fun game for students.
What do you think? Have you any ideas on how the game could work? Remember the game has to be fun, but educational. Any ideas?
"Character is what you do when no one is looking."
- J. C. Watts