If you’ve ever walked into your kitchen to discover your child’s mouth covered in chocolate while they insist they didn’t dip into the cookie jar before dinner, you know the importance of teaching little ones about being honest and taking responsibility for their actions. Here are a few tips for incorporating age- appropriate lessons on accountability into a child’s daily routine. Pathways to Responsible Preschoolers When teaching children the value of personal accountability, selecting tasks that match their abilities and level of understanding is essential. For children ages 3–6, this could mean having them take responsibility for setting the table (with supervision as needed to ensure safety with utensils and glassware), feeding their pets, or putting away their toys neatly after they finish playing with them. If they struggle or fail to fulfill a particular responsibility, use it as an opportunity for growth, rather than a reason to ground them. For example, if they forget to feed their dog or cat, show them FROM COOKIE JARS TO CAR KEYS Building Responsibility in Kids and Teens
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with past convictions for assault, child abuse, armed robbery, and other crimes have been accused of sexually assaulting passengers all over the U.S. From 2017 to 2024, Uber received a report of sexual assault or misconduct by its drivers almost every eight minutes, on average. The company has dodged liability in part because, as a result of a 2020 initiative also led by Uber, its drivers are classified as independent contractors. The company’s image has taken a huge hit since then. The CAOC is running ads and planning billboards to call attention to Uber’s reckless driver screening. COAC is proposing that Uber meet the same, much higher employee-screening standards required of taxi companies. I am in no way against big business. But this company has gone too far. If Uber has its way with our justice system, this initiative will basically put an end to vehicle accident personal injury litigation in California. I’ve told all my family members and friends: Delete your Uber app; use Lyft instead. Don’t use Uber Eats; give your business to GrubHub or DoorDash. Don’t use Postmates (also owned by Uber). If you’d like to help put a stop to Uber’s effort to take away victims’ rights, I hope you’ll do the same.
-Adrianos Facchetti
their pet’s signs of hunger … and remind your child of how sad, tired, and cranky they would feel if they were hungry
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and had to wait a long time to eat. If they forget to pick up their LEGOs, remind them
of how much it hurt the last time they stepped on a piece when they weren’t wearing shoes. Above all, be sure to maintain a positive atmosphere and praise them whenever they complete a task (especially when they do it without being asked!) or put in their best effort to do so. Guidance for Goal-Driven Teens If your child has passed the age of picking up building blocks, you can help them manage and fulfill their pre-adult responsibilities. Encourage them to budget their spending money (especially once they start working for the first time), take an active role in maintaining their vehicle, and coordinate their own schedules for after-school or social activities. While it’s always wise to be available to help if or when they run out of gas or sleep through their alarm, giving them space to be more independent (and occasionally make mistakes) will go a long way in teaching them the real-world rewards and consequences of how they handle their responsibilities. By giving children room to learn, try, and even stumble, we help them build the confidence and character they’ll carry into adulthood. With steady guidance and age-appropriate responsibilities, accountability becomes a lifelong habit.
Ingredients
• 1 cup heavy cream • 8 oz cream cheese, softened • 1 cup powdered sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup green food coloring, for vibrant color • 1 premade chocolate pie crust • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup, for drizzling
Directions 1. In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. 2. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. 3. Add powdered sugar and vanilla to cream cheese, mixing until well combined. Then, gently fold whipped heavy cream into the mixture. 4. Divide mixture into two bowls. In one bowl, add mint chocolate chips and green food coloring. 5. Layer mixtures into chocolate pie crust, alternating between mint mixture and the plain mixture. 6. Drizzle chocolate syrup over top. 7. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set. Slice and serve chilled.
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