Applying Life Skills ©2010

Chapter 2: Character Development

Chapter Summaries

Character, shown through behavior, gives people courage to do the right thing. Values you learn from people you respect, your family, your school, places of worship, friends, books, the community, and youth organizations are learned values. Values you share with others worldwide are universal values. Character comes from putting your values into practice in a positive way. With freedom comes personal responsibility. Citizens have certain rights and privileges and have certain responsibilities to their community

Your decisions influence your behavior. Decisions are influenced by a variety of factors. The decision-making process can help you make effective decisions. Decisions have positive and negative consequences. Complex problems often involve in-depth decision making. Leadership skills you develop now will help you as an adult. Leaders have certain qualities and skills that can be learned and practiced