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Moral Dilemmas Part 2

I have been working with our 8th Grade Advisory Classes with decision making.  We are using different moral dilemmas as discussion starters.  I will continue to post different moral dilemmas here on my blog as we cover them in our classes.
A.  Three of your friends have created an offensive website that attacks a classmate and/or [...]

Are you promoting responsibility?

Responsibility is an important trait for middle schoolers to develop—both at home and in school. Answer the following questions yes or no to see if you are helping your child assume more responsibility.
___1. Do you encourage your child to think about what needs to be done, and then do it?
___2. Do you let [...]

An Outline for Discussing Moral Dilemmas with Students

I found this great resource for how to conduct a Moral Dilemmas lesson with your students.
Leading Values and Moral Dilemma Discussions
This material is from the Building Life Skills Curriculum Guide andis copyrighted by the Building Life Skills  Collaboration, 1995, Kansas City, MO. Building Life Skills is a consortium of the Heart of American  Council, Boy Scouts of America, Heartland Council of Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Mid?Continent Council  for Girl Scouts, YMCA of Greater Kansas City, YWCA of Kansas City, Kansas, and the YWCA of Kansas City,  Missouri.

Worried about adolescence?

Q: I am so worried about adolescence! How will I help my child cope with all the changes ahead?
A: Adolescence is intimidating for parents and kids. That’s why it’s important to prepare! You should:
•Remember. How did you feel about adults when you were a preteen or teen? What was important to you? What [...]