What do you stand for? : for teens : a guide to building character - Lewis, Barbara A., 1943-; Espeland, Pamela, 1951- (Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Pub., 2005)
Getting to know you -- Self-knowledge, self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-esteem, self-actualization -- Positive attitudes -- Optimism, acceptance, resiliency, cheerfulness, enthusiasm, alertness, humor -- Being a good sport, humility, gratitude, faith, hope -- Caring -- Giving, service, sharing, love, helpfulness, kindness, generosity, unselfishness, sacrifice -- Choice and accountability -- Making decisions, accepting consequences, being responsible for your choices -- Citizenship -- Activism, participation, community service, love of freedom, patriotism -- Cleanliness -- Clean body, mind, and habits, personal hygiene, neatness -- Communication -- Effective speaking and listening : public speaking -- Conservation -- Preservation, thriftiness, moderation -- Courage -- Bravery, boldness, daring, confidence, resolve -- Empathy -- Understanding, compassion, charity, sensitivity, concern -- Endurance -- Patience, stamina, strength in adversity and suffering -- Forgiveness -- Pardon, absolution, leniency, mercy, grace -- Health -- Being physically, mentally, and -- Emotionally healthy -- Honesty -- Truthfulness, sincerity, honor, fairness, trustworthiness, being genuine -- Imagination -- Creativity, risk taking, inventiveness -- Integrity -- Consistency, constancy, honesty, honor -- Justice -- Fairness, equality, tolerance -- Leadership -- Setting a good example, leading others, being a good follower -- Loyalty -- Faithfulness, steadfastness, obedience -- Peacefulness -- Conflict resolution, calmness, cooperation, compromise, patience -- Problem solving -- Resourcefulness, ingenuity -- Purpose -- Direction, goals, focus, vision -- Relationships -- With family, friends, self, and others -- Respect -- Courtesy, manners, assertiveness, politeness, reverence -- Responsibility -- Dependability, reliability, perseverance, being organized, being punctual, honoring -- Commitments, planning -- Safety -- Awareness, prevention, caution, action -- Self-discipline -- Self-control, self-restraint, self-reliance, independence -- Wisdom -- Intelligence, learning, knowledge, understanding, intuition, common sense -- Being a lifelong learner.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 265) and index.
Keywords: Personality development -- Juvenile literature; Character -- Juvenile literature; Teenagers -- Conduct of life