Caring

 In your own words, define what caring means to you.

 The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines caring as:  1. To feel interest or concern  2. To give care  3. To be concerned about

 Describe the most caring thing anyone has ever done for you. What effect did that have on you?  Have you ever done anything caring for someone else? If so, how did it effect them and you?

 1. A lot of people say that teenagers are self absorbed and don't care about anything but themselves. Do you agree or disagree?  2. In what ways is this a caring world? In what ways is it uncaring? What could each of us do to make this a more caring world?  3. When someone is uncaring how does that affect friends, school and community? Give examples.  4. Agree or disagree: It's uncool to be a caring person. Why, or why not?  5. Would you give money to a stranger on the sidewalk who asked for spare change? Why or why not? Would it make a difference if the person were a) a mother with child, b) very old, c) from a different culture? What does giving money to a stranger have to do with caring anyway?

 True or False 1. I am never mean, cruel, or insensitive. 2. I treat people with kindness and generosity. 3. I am charitable. 4. I give of myself for the benefit of others. 5. I am responsive to the concerns and needs of others. I conclude that I am/ am not a caring person because:_________ Remember, caring is not just a feeling, it’s a way of behaving!

What should caring look like at SCMS?