V KINDNESS TO ANIMALS (1) To those that serve us; (2) to those that do not harm us; (3) the birds, especial care in winter. Forms of kindness to others: (1) Sympathy; (2) deference and consideration; (3) helpfulness; (4) charity. No friend of mine, did one affirm, And this is right; so I shall be To mistreat birds I'm sure's a crime. And make them feel that I'm a friend I shall make friends of beasts and birds By kindly deeds and gentle words. Have the children tell stories and incidents illustrating kindness to animals. VI LOVE (1) For parents; (2) for brothers and sisters; (3) for others; (4) for benefactors; (5) for neighbors; (6) for God. Love is the brightest glimpse of Heaven And in their lives bring love's sweet cheer. "Who would have friends must friendly be." But not in words, alone, I'll show Have the children tell stories and incidents illustrating love. VII TRUTHFULNESS (1) In words and actions; (2) in keeping one's word (it is right to break a promise to do what is wrong); (3) telling what one does not know to be true; (4) the injustice and harm that may come from repeating rumor; (5) prevarication and exaggeration; (6) the giving of wrong impressions a form of falsehood; (7) telling falsehoods for fun. The most important thing to youth It's hard to form when we are men; |