BUILDING

CHARACTER
•Buddhism says, “Hurt not others in ways that
yourself would find hurtful.”
• Confucianism: “Is there one maxim which ought to
be acted upon throughout one’s whole life? Surely it
is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not do unto
others what you would not have them do unto you”
(Analects 15:23).
•Hinduism: “This is the sum of duty: Do naught unto
others which would cause you pain, if done to you”
(Mahabharata 5:1517).
•Islam: “No one of you is a believer until he desires for
this brother that which he desires for himself” (Sunnah).
•Judaism: “What is hateful to you, do not do to your
fellow men. That is the entire law; all the rest is
commentary” (Talmud, Shabbat 3ID).
•Taoism: “Regard your neighbor’s gain as your own gain,
and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss” (Tai Shang
Kan Ying P’ien).
•Christianity: “Do to others as you would have them do
to you” (Luke 6:31
 “Do not do unto others
what you would not have
them do unto you”
-Confucianism
SPENDING YOUR LIFE GAME
 OUR DECISIONS AFFECT
PEOPLE
It’s important to be aware of the
influence our decisions will have, and
understand what the “human cost”
will be. The decisions we make
demonstrate our values.
 You always SCORE with good
character
People of good character are admired
and well respected in life. You can be a
person of good character too, by
possessing the six important traits.
 People of good character are TERRIFIC!
An easy way to remember the 6 pillars is to remember that good
character is TRRFIC!
1. Trustworthiness
2. Respect
3. Responsibility
4. Fairness
5. Caring
6. Citizenship
 TRUSTWORTHINESS
(“True Blue”)
Be honest- don’t lie, steal or cheat.
Always keep your promises.
Be courageous enough to do what is
right even though it may be difficult.
 RESPECT
(“The Golden Rule”)
Be courteous and polite: don’t insult
people, make fun of them, or call them
names.
Listen to what other people have to say.
Conduct yourself with dignity and pride.
 RESPONSIBILITY
(“Reliable like an oak”)
Create and maintain a safe living
environment.
Be reliable and dependable: when you agree
to do something, do it.
Think before you act and imagine the
consequences.
 FAIRNESS
(“An orange divides into equal parts”)
Play by the rules, and don’t be a sore-loser.
Think about how your actions will affect
others.
Don’t play favorites.
 CARING
(“Like a red heart”)
Treat people with kindness and generosity.
Be sensitive to people’s feelings: never be
mean or hurtful.
Always remember- we become caring
people by doing caring things.
 CITIZENSHIP
(“Regal- representing a state”)
Do you share to make your school, your
community and the world a better place.
Participate in community activities and be a
good neighbor,.
Respect family values and follow the rules of
your school and society.
I am trustworthy when I tell the truth.
I show respect when I listen to what others have to say.
I am a responsible person when I take care of my own
business: I never make others do what I am supposed to
do.
I am fair when I treat others the way I would like to be
treated.
I am caring when I help those in need of assistance or
guidance.
I am a good citizen when I take care of my school, home,
family, and friends.
 The ancient Greek philosopher
Aristotle defined character as “the life
of right conduct”—right conduct in
relation to other people and in relation
to yourself.
“We develop good character by
making right choices in difficult
situations.”
“We develop good character
by making right choices over
time.”
“Your character is defined
by what you do, not by
what you think or say.”