I Am Responsible

How can you show responsibility?

What is responsibility? Responsibility is being accountable for your actions and behavior. It is doing the right thing at the right time. Watch this video to see some things you can do to show responsibility.

It’s FUN being 5! I get to do a lot more than when I was 4, like going to school, as the big kids do. And as we grow bigger, we learn to do better…our share of the work, around home, and at school.

Mom has a word that’s 14 letters long that she uses a lot… RESPONSIBILITY. Dad calls it “doing your part.” When it’s time to do stuff, that just helps out, like homework on time – and doing it right. Or cleaning my room--now that’s a sight!

I like to pitch in when Mom’s in the kitchen--even doing the dishes without being told. Once, I kicked a ball in the wrong place, and it ended up breaking a flower vase. Sorry, Mom! I did it. Or I spilled a drink on the carpet and wiped it up quick in less than a minute.

And now that I’m in school, responsibility is the rule. That even means picking up my little sister’s toys and returning some borrowed books. Every day when I come home, I check for chores so I can get a head start on doing my part.

Responsibility means I take care of me, like wearing my helmet and watching for cars when near the street, or eating right foods is part of the deal--not just swallowing whatever I feel.

The last thing at night is to brush my teeth and wash my hands and face. Then I fall asleep knowing everything’s in place.

Transcript

Have a discussion with your friends or family. Answer the following questions.

How could you demonstrate responsibility if . . .

You broke the wheel off your brother's new skateboard?
Your friend asks you to play, and you haven't finished your homework?
You're playing a really fun game at your friend's house, and it's time to go home?
You promised your mom or dad you would clean your room, but you just don't feel like it?
It is time to go to bed, and you just remembered that your book report is due tomorrow?
You agreed to take care of your neighbor's dog while she is away, but now a friend has invited you to a sleepover?
Your mom is not feeling well and could really use some extra help around the house?
You forgot to bring your homework home from school, including the book you need to study for tomorrow's test?