LOYALTYYoung students: Loyalty means: “I am true to my friends, family and school”
Older students: Loyalty means: Faithful and committed to a person, place, group or cause. Loyalty comes in many forms, including loyalty to your country, principles, or even yourself. For a child, though, loyalty is an abstract concept. Most kids first feel loyalty within the family circle as they gain a deep love and appreciation for family members. Later, they'll expand their understanding of loyalty to include ideals. Your example of dependability and support paves the way for your child to learn this valuable lesson. You probably read to your young children before bedtime, but don't give up this tradition as they get older. Children's literature is a powerful vehicle for teaching values such as loyalty, according to Gladys Hunt, author of "Honey for a Child's Heart." Look for books with memorable characters that exemplify the value of loyalty. Young children enjoy "The Keeping Quilt," by Patricia Polacco; "A Chair for My Mother," by Vera Williams; or "Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge," by Mem Fox. For older children, try "The Bronze Bow," by Elizabeth George Speare; "Meet the Austins," by Madeleine L'Engle; or "Where the Red Fern Grows," by Wilson Rawls. |
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