See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
1 THESSALONIANS 5:15
Ever try to explain ethics to a nine-year-old?
I was telling my nephew that it involves how we decide right from wrong. To illustrate, I gave him scenarios and asked what he would do. For example, “suppose your brother thought he had $10 sitting on the table, but actually had $11. Would you take the extra $1 since he wouldn’t notice, or would you leave it there?” “I’d take the $1. No, wait! I’d take all $11! He shouldn’t leave his money sitting around.” After briefly worrying about unethical behavior, we laughed as we realized he understood and was just being a stinker.
Our conversation prompted me to think about how we teach young people about ethics, as well as integrity, respect, honor, and honesty. I’ve often heard it said that “values are typically caught more than taught.” That’s why it is so important to surround our young people with men and women of integrity. We need to instill those values in children, so they grow up thinking ethical behavior is the norm.
In this newsletter, we describe ways people in the community are partnering with us to instill these important values and ultimately break the cycle of abuse. Our kids are counting on us to lead the way.
Cassie Mecklenburg
Executive Director
What’s Inside?
- A Step Beyond Values – Developing Assets
- Everyone is an Asset Builder
- Volunteer Spotlight, Ryan Sebree
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events and Info
- Building Success
- Fairway to Haven Golf Outing Review
- And more!
