10 BIG IDEAS ON DEVELOPING CHARACTER

1. Children develop character slowly, and in stages.

2. Respect children and require respect in return.

3. Teach and develop character by example.

4. Help children learn to think honestly.

5. Help children assume real resonsibilities.

6. Balance high support and high control.

7. Initiate and demonstrate forgiveness, regardless of blame.

8. Love children! Love is vital for character development.

9. Provide ways for children to make choices.

10. Ask questions instead of giving answers.