Character Word of the Week
Cautiousness
"Knowing how IMPORTANT right
timing
is in accomplishing right
actions"
Cautiousness in the home includes:
*Deciding if the family has
enough money
for major expenditures--before
making them
*Foreseeing negative influences
in a seemingly
good opportunity and avoiding
them
*Seeking counsel from one
another before finalizing decisions.
*Judging an activity by whether
or not it
would encourage good character
*Asking the owner's permission
before taking or moving
his or her belongings
Rewards of Cautiousness:
FOUNDATION: The family unit
will continue to be rooted in
strength and commitment as
wise precautions are taken.
PEACE: Visualizing undesirable
consequences of
activities that could possibly
by hurtful gives assurance and peace
in one's wise decisions.
DECISIVENESS: Families have
a greater ability to be decisive when
precautions are carefully
considered and evaluated.
I will.....
*think before I act.
*follow safety rules.
*ask permission
*talk at the right time.
*look out for danger