The Counselor's Corner

After reading Consideration by Lucia Raatma, students are discussing ways to show consideration and ways to show thoughtful concern for the feelings and interests of others.

Consideration is a five-syllable word that stands for an important character trait. Another word for consideration is respectfulness. People of all ages appreciate respectful behavior. The opposite of consideration is thoughtlessness. To be considerate of others is to put their wishes first.

Brenda B. Covert gives us three ways to show consideration:
1.  Respect the property of others.
2.  Be respectful of the feelings of others.
3.  Consider the preferences of others - their taste is movies, music, games, et cetera.

Quotable Quote:  "It is time to return to core values, time to get back to basics , to self-discipline and respect for the law, to consideration for the others, to accepting responsibility for yourself and your family - and not shuffling it off on other people and the state."

                                                                                                        John Major