"Helping children grow through learning!"
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"Helping children grow through learning!"
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A Self-Improvement Plan Famous American Benjamin Franklin, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, writer, tried to make things better for the city of Philadelphia and the new country of the United States of America. As a young man his goal was to become a better person himself. He had a plan. You can read more about it in his autobiography, but for now, here is my explanation of the 13 virtues that Franklin chose to practice in order to become more morally perfect. See if they don't help us in our quest to help children improve the quality of their characters. 1. Temperance: Try not to eat too much, and try to stay away from sweets and junk foods whenever possible. Make sure your meals are nutritious. 2. Silence: Only speak when you have something useful to say. Don't talk just to hear yourself make noise. 3. Order: Have a place for everything and keep everything in its place. Do your homework and your chores before you play. 4. Resolution: Decide what you need to do and do it. 5. Frugality: Don't waste money on things you don't need. Save your money for the things that you will need in the future. Buy things that will help you or other people. Try not to waste anything. (Remember to recycle.) Make sure the things you buy are of good quality and will last. 6. Industry: Make every minute count. Always be doing something useful. Don't waste time. 7. Sincerity: Say what you mean and mean what you say. Try not to hurt other people with your words. Think kind thoughts and think before you speak. 8. Justice: Play by the rules and try always to be fair. Do good to others and never cheat or hurt other people. 9. Moderation: Get over your anger if someone annoys you. Don't react, but respond calmly. Don't try to get back at someone who hurts you. 10. Cleanliness: Keep yourself, your clothes, your room, and your desk clean. Always clean up after yourself. 11. Tranquility: Don't get upset over small problems , things that happen a lot or things that can't be helped. 12. Chastity: Avoid using bad language or sex talk. Stay away from R- or X-rated movies or games. Listen to music that doesn't put anyone down, men or women. Be friends with boys and girls alike, and don't worry about having boyfriends or girlfriends. It will all happen when the time is right. Talk to your parents about it. 13. Humility: Don't think you are better than anyone else. You probably aren't, but even if you are, other people won't like bragging. Everyone has areas of their lives that need improvement. |
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