Josephson Institute Center for Youth Ethics Our Centers for Ethics: Youth EthicsCenter Overview FAQ About CHARACTER COUNTS! Does It Work? Leadership Origins Members Six Pillars of Character Get Started Introduction Become a Member Train Implement Strategies Activity Ideas for Schools Fundraising Projects Businesses Can Support Media Relations Speaking Engagements Programs 4.0 Packages CHARACTER COUNTS! Week National Youth Ethics Survey Anti-Bullying Essay Writing Tus Valores Cuentan Training Character Development Seminars Schedule, Tuition University Credit Onsite Workshops Training Faculty Funding Business Sponsorship Grant Opportunities Grant-writing Resources News Character Educator Blog Press Coverage CC! Schools: Video Profiles Photo Album Newsletters Resources Lesson Plan Bank Free Teaching Tools Anti-Bullying Funding Quotations Partner Services Store Shop Online Sports EthicsBusiness EthicsPublic Service EthicsPolicing Ethics HOME ABOUT BLOG CONTACT SEARCH: Search Button The Six Pillars of Character® Six Pillars The CHARACTER COUNTS! approach to character education doesnt exclude anyone. Thats why we base our programs and materials on six ethical values that everyone can agree on — values that are not political, religious, or culturally biased. Use the points below to help young people understand the Six Pillars, and use the mnemonic devices at right to help them remember. X ««CLOSE»» Read more: Our book Making Ethical Decisions, reprinted in part here, includes a more detailed discussion of the Six Pillars. In his blog What Will Matter, Josephson Institute president Michael Josephson invokes the Six Pillars to answer the question, What Is Character? 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 Suggested character education materials All CHARACTER COUNTS! support materials use the Six Pillars common language. To help promote these shared values in your school, workplace or community, consider displaying Six-Pillar posters and banners and distributing Making Ethical Decisions booklets along with various awareness products. Six Pillar PostersMaking Ethical Decisions BookletAwareness Products donate Print brochures Share with colleagues and friends About Josephson Institute About Josephson Institute Menu of services Menu of services Clients and partners Clients and partners Get connected Subscribe to free newsletters Subscribe to free newsletters Get trained We offer the training you need Powered by Translate Six Pillar Mnemonics Help young people remember the Pillars by using these creative devices. COLOR SCHEME Trustworthiness : blue Think true blue Respect : yellow/gold Think the Golden Rule Responsibility : green Think being responsible for a garden or finances; or as in being solid and reliable like an oak Fairness : orange Think of dividing an orange into equal sections to share fairly with friends Caring : red Think of a heart Citizenship : purple Think regal purple as representing the state T R R F C C Students can use this acronym to help them remember that people with good character are terrific: T rustworthiness R espect R esponsibility F airness C aring C itizenship ©2014 Josephson Institute. All rights reserved. home | contact us | 800-711-2670 CHARACTER COUNTS! and the Six Pillars of Character are registered trademarks of Josephson Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Institutes Centers: Youth Ethics | Sports Ethics | Business Ethics | Public Service Ethics | Policing Ethics ShareThis Copy and Paste - See more at: charactercounts.org/sixpillars.html#sthash.azXRI151.dpuf
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