Reality Check Nation Equipping Teens with Character

Why do today's teens answer the question, "What is character?" with good looking? Since when did physical appearance become a character trait? Society and pop culture send messages like: It's all about me. Sex outside of marriage is the norm. Girls must dress sexy to be attractive. What's at stake with this kind of thinking? Our culture's moral compass — and our sons and daughters' future. Can we help our teens reclaim Christian values so their lives make an impact? Yes. Our influence still matters. The teenage years are a time of self-discovery for most people, and that stage of life can be difficult to navigate for some people. Teenagers can be quite self-absorbed, so it is good to show them that there are other things in life that are important. Character-building is planned & doesn't happen by accident. It is up to us as adults to instill character in the next generation whether they are your children or your students, so that they can learn some important life lessons.