How to be a Grownup

1. BE RESPONSIBLE

Most people think of a grownup as someone who takes responsibility for his/her own life. And being responsible shows your parents that you are growing up and can handle more freedom. Here are six ways to be a responsible person:

• Take care of your own affairs.

• Follow through on commitments.

• Answer for your own actions.

• Be trustworthy.

• Don't procrastinate.

• Always use your head and decide what is right or wrong.

2. CHOOSE TO DO THE RIGHT THING

Some decisions are easy to make, others are more complicated. When it's a choice between right and wrong, you don't need to weigh the pros and cons. Choosing to do the right thing is an act of self-respect and responsible decision making. Here are some guidelines for deciding what's right:

• What do my heart and conscience tells me?

• Could it hurt anyone - including me?

• Is it fair?

• How would I feel if somebody did it to me?

• How will I feel about myself later if I do it?

• What would adults I respect say about it?

3. RESPECT YOURSELF

Respecting ourselves helps us make good choices. And making good choices lifts our self-respect. Good self respect helps every aspect of our personal and social lives, and makes it a lot easier to get through the tough times. Here are some things that are almost guaranteed to make you respect yourself.

• Take responsibility for yourself.

• Always do what you believe is right.

• Be true to yourself and your highest values.

• Respect others and treat them right.

• Set goals and work to achieve them.

• Say "no" to negative pressures.

• Don't let others make your choices for you.

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