Responsible Decision-Making is the ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns and social norms. This include:

• identifying problems and inequities
• recognizing one's responsibilities to behave ethically
• analyzing impact of individual and institutional decisions and actions
• co-creating inclusive solutions
• evaluating
• reflecting

With Spring Break just around the corner, let's work with our kids to steer them towards making responsible decisions. So, engage your kids in a discussion! Look at the calendar to see how we can be support them with making responsible decisions. Create a calendar of activities that can be done outside as a family. Discuss how much time can spend in doors watching tv or playing video games. Take time to walk to a neighborhood park and pack a pic-nic.

"A sign of wisdom and maturity is when you come to terms with the realization that your decisions cause your rewards and consequences. You are responsible for your life, and your ultimate success depends on the choices you make." – Denis Waitley, author and coach

Fill the Home with Responsibility.

According to the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, RESPONSIBILITY means being reliable to do the things that are expected or required of you. The activities below focus on having more responsibility within families. There are many things we are responsible for; sometimes we are responsible for big things and sometimes we are responsible for small things. Consider using the journal pages below to assist with teaching kids about their contributions as they take "responsibility" for contributing to the family in a positive way.

Responsibility at Home ~ 4-7 years old

Responsibility at Home ~ 8 - 12 years old

Responsibility at Home ~ 13 - Adult

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PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of LGBTQ people, their families and friends through:

• support, to cope with an adverse society
• education, to enlighten an ill-informed public
• advocacy, to end discrimination and secure equal civil rights.
• opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender sensibility
• and act to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity

PFLAG meets twice a month. In person on the second Thursday of the month and via zoom on the fourth Thursday of the month. Follow PFLAG on facebook to register for the virtual meeting. For more information call 972-849-0383 or visit PFLAG online at pflagdallas.org.

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