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Teaching good character traits

In over 20 years of teaching, I have found that we must teach more than core subjects. If we ignore teaching children the traits that will make them good citizens, then we have failed them. One area that I see lacking today is the role of taking personal responsibility. Students see examples of adults in our world every day passing the buck or claiming a reason for their actions. This is detrimental in the long run and hurts us as a society. My goal is to continue to hold students accountable for their actions and to "own up" even when it might be hard to do so. I urge parents to do the same and let's make the world a better place!

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Comment from: Johnny Ogletree [Member]

01/25/09 @ 21:15

Thank you so much for posting. You are so right! In this time, we must hold our children accountable. We have advanced so much and acquired so much, that our children have no excuse to achieve less or not to be excellent.

I really do believe that we as parents must hold a higher standard for our children (than they have for themselves), much like our parents did for us, and that we must not waiver when they feel discomfort; knowing that what we are doing is best for them.

I really hope other parents feel the same and will join the battle to change the world, one child at a time. They truly are our future, and because we are training them and they are watching and imitating us, our future really is in our hands.

When I joined Creative Tutors, one of the things that impacted me most was the idea that Shaping Minds is Shaping Lives. Your blog has encouraged me to continue working hard to do my part.

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Johnny grew up in Houston and there after receiving his graduate degree. He has spent time working with and serving families and children for over nine years, as a mentor, family therapist, and substitute teacher. Johnny earned a B.S. in Political Science and Master of Divinity at Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology. He has spent most of his time working in the community as a role model and mentor and has worked as the Pastor of Community Life for over five years. Currently working as Teen Pastor there, Johnny has a heart for children and enjoys seeing them excel and reach their full potential.

Quinita attended Virginia Union University under a Presidential Scholar Award and obtained a B.A. in Psychology and Master of Divinity from the Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology. She has recently completed work on her second Masters degree from University of Houston in Educational Psychology, and is now enrolled at Texas A & M in pursuit of her Doctorate. Quinita hails from a family of educators who have served the public for over 30 years. Quinita has worked in the field of education for over eight years, as an Assistant Director of Preschool and Christian Academy; teacher at a NAEYC accredited school, tutor, and nanny. She is a life-long learner, who is interested in seeing children enjoy excelling academically while pursing scholarly endeavors. She is passionate about equipping children with educational skills that will transform their lives and prepare them for a rewarding career. Her job requires her to develop and implement an after-school program and supervise a staff and deal directly with parents and student of all ages.