Character Building Society

1. Building Character &
Values
Composed & Prepared By:
Nadeem Abbas Bukhari

2. Complete the following
sentences:
 1. In ten years, I want to be:
 2. The toughest decisions I’ve had
to make lately was:
 3. The last time I told the truth
when it was tough was:
 4. Is it OK to be a liar? Why/Why
not?
 5. Is it OK to steal? Why/Why not?

3.  6. One of my all-time heroes is:
 7. A person who has had a positive,
strong impact on my character is:
 8. For me, the hardest part of
trustworthiness is:
 9. I trust people who:
 10. I don’t trust people who:

4.  11. At home, we could share
responsibilities better if we:
 12. This family couldn’t function
without me because:
 13. Something kind I did today was:
 14. My friends like me because:
 15. I would lose a friend if I:

5. Character is distinct qualities that
describe how a person thinks,
feels, and acts.
 A person with good character
demonstrates core ethical values or
values that are held in high regard
across cultures and age groups.
 Peoples characteristics influence the
kinds of decisions they make, thus
affecting their physical,
mental/emotional and social health.

6. Character Traits
 Trustworthiness
 Respect
 Responsibility
 Fairness
 Caring
 Citizenship

7. Developing Character
 Be aware of how your words, actions, and
thoughts are perceived by the others
 Stand up for your beliefs
 Learn from people who demonstrate good
character traits
 Join volunteer groups
 Form friendships at school with people
who exhibit core ethical values

8. Role Model
 Someone whose success as well as
behavior serves as an example for
others

9. Demonstrating Character
 Make a difference at home
 Make a difference at school
 Make a difference in your community

10. IN GROUPS
 Identify at least 5 ways to develop
character
– At home
– At school
– In your community
– Give Specific examples!!

11. Trustworthiness
 DO’s
– Tell the truth
– Be straightforward,
open and direct
– Be sincere, say
what you mean and
mean what you say
– If you find
something that
doesn’t belong to
you, return it!!
 DONT’S
– Don’t lie
– Don’t be devious,
sneaky or tricky
– Don’t steal
– Don’t cheat,
defraud

12. RESPECT
 DO’S
– Be courteous and
polite
– Be tolerant and
appreciative of
individual
differences
– Judge people on
their merits, not
their race, religion,
gender,
physical/mental
condition, or SES
 DON’T’S
– Don’t insult, abuse,
demean, mistreat,
or harass others
– Don’t make
inappropriate or
unwanted
comments about a
persons race,
religion, or gender
– Don’t manipulate or
take advantage of
other people

13. FAIRNESS
 DO’S
– Treat all people
fairly
– Listen closely to
others
– Consider all the fact
before making a
decision
– Correct your
mistakes
 DON’TS
– Don’t take
advantage of other
people’s mistakes
or ignorance
– Don’t take more
than your fair share

14. CARING
 DO’S
– Show your care
about others
through kindness,
caring, generosity,
and compassion.
– Live by the golden
rule- treat others
the way you want
them to treat you
 DON’T
– Don’t be selfish
– Don’t be mean or
cruel
– Don’t be insensitive
to feelings of others

15. CITIZENSHIP
 DO’S
– Obey the rules
– Obey laws
– Make your school a
better place for
students and
teachers
– Make your
neighborhood safer
– Be a good team
player
– vote
 DON’TS
– Don’t bend the
rules
– Don’t break laws
– Don’t spoil the
environment
– Don’t waste
resources or
consume
thoughtlessness
and greedily

16. TRUSTWORTHINESS:
Trustworthiness is being honest, telling the truth, keeping promises and being
loyal so people can trust you. Trustworthy people don't lie, cheat or steal. They
have integrity and the moral courage to do the right thing and stand up for their
beliefs even when it is hard.

17. RESPECT:
Respect means showing others that they are valued for who they are,
for their character, not what they look like or what they have. It means
treating others the way you want to be treated, never insulting or
making fun of others who are different in appearance, ability, race or
religion. A respectful person is polite, does not use hurtful language
and never uses violence.

18. RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsibility is doing what you are supposed to do. Responsible
people think ahead, set reasonable goals, control their tempers and
always do their best. They don't give up easily, especially when others
are counting on them. They

19. FAIRNESS
: Fairness is playing by the rules, taking turns, sharing and
listening. Fair people do not take advantage of others. They
consider all sides before they decide and don't blame
others unjustly

20. CARING:
Caring is being kind, helpful and generous to everyone. Caring people are not
selfish; they are considerate and always think about how their conduct affects
others. They have compassion and empathy; they care how others feel and
they are charitable and forgiving. They do good deeds without thought of
reward

21. CITIZENSHIP:
A person of good character is a good citizen, does his or her share, helps the
community, plays by the rules, and respects authority and the law.