Responsibility

Let's talk about responsibility! :) Being responsible means to be accountable for yourself and your actions. We all have to make sure that we are doing what we need to, in order to be more helpful.

Responsibility is an important characteristic because you are allowing others to be able to count on you. So, when your parents or guardians tell you to wash the dishes or clean your room, and you do, you are being responsible because you are taking care of something that needs your attention. Another key to being responsible is when we make decisions. It isn't too responsible to play video games all night knowing you have to get up for school in the morning. Instead, you can get a good night's sleep and be ready to school and get excited knowing you have video games to look forward to, after your homework. That's being responsible! :) Now, sometimes we may let some dishes pile up in the sink, sometimes we can be a bit lazy, but taking care of those dishes is all part of being responsible because you are being helpful with cleaning up.

Being responsible also means taking good care of the world we all live in. We are able to do what we can to protect our world and each other. The only thing we are in control of is doing our part. Check our more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRQ1BAb0eVw

How responsible are you?

Here are 10 questions to answer to see how responsible you are. If you aren't as responsible as you thought, you will get there! :) If you are responsible as you thought, congrats!

1. If you have a pet, do you feed them and walk them without being asked?

2. Do you do your homework before playing games?

3. How often do you wash the dishes without being asked?

4. Do you volunteer anywhere?

5. Do you pick up your trash and throw it away in a bin?

6. What do you help around the house with?

7. If you have siblings, do you check in with them to make sure they're okay?

8. Do you most of the time keep your room, bathroom and closet clean?

9. Do you brush your teeth before bed?

10. How often do you exercise your body? This could be jumping jacks, jump rope, walking, and not sitting in front of the television all day lol

How did you do?

Examples of Responsibility Activities

Keeping good hygiene, which is taking care of yourself, including: showering, brushing your teeth, washing your face, putting on clean clothes and a nice scent.

Helping around your home, especially on your own and not always having to be asked.

Taking care of your items and belongings with care, and not mistreating your things.

Looking out for your siblings, treating them with kindness and making sure they are okay.

Behaving with love and treating others the same.

Putting your trash in a trash bin, not on the ground or leaving it for someone else to pick up.

Recycling your recyclable items, such as plastic, paper, cardboard and glass bottles.

Volunteering at your local food bank and help feed families in need.

Donating to an organization that stands for something you care about.

Feeding your pets and making sure they are well taken care of.