Good character is the inward motivation to do what is right according to the highest standards in every situation.

You can teach good character by using a three step approach:

1. Emphasize Character

2. Require Character, and

3. Recognize Character

Good character can be praised by identifying a specific character quality that has been exemplified, sharing an illustration of how that quality was demonstrated, and telling the benefit that the character quality provided to you or others.

You can correct more effectively when your focus is not directed to the wrong words, actions, or attitudes demonstrated, but rather to the character deficiencies that were evidenced through them. When we attend to the root (heart of the matter) we can often change the fruit (words, actions, & attitudes).

Character is being developed every day by the decisions that I make. The question is, “Am I developing good character or bad character?”