Responsibility Project

As a teacher, I have always struggled to get kids to see how their actions directly affect others. I also run a service program at our school where this concept is even more important. Now as a parent, I struggle with how to teach my child responsibility, being a good citizen, and working for the greater good. That’s a lot for a little guy to understand!

The folks over at MomCentral hooked me up with some info about the Responsibility Project from Liberty Mutual. Grab your kids and head on over to The Responsibility Project. Once there, you will find short films for all age groups (although my four year old lost interest quickly), resources to help guide conversations with your kids, and a blog that brings up pertinent issues we deal with each day as parents. The films are especially fun, and although this is aimed at school-age children, I personally think that "Hot Seat" film should be a part of corporate training!

Kudos to Liberty Mutual for a creative way to encourage those difficult to navigate conversations with our children. I will be handing out this info to my parents at "Meet the Teacher Night" at my school. For a great community service, I give The Responsibility Project a: