What does it mean to be loyal?
If you are loyal, you stand up for something that you believe in.
You can be loyal to your family, friends, the United States, or an idea that
you have.
Why is it important to be loyal?
It is important to be loyal because then others know that they can
count on you in any situation. Disloyal people can not be counted on
because if the "going gets tough", disloyal people run away from the problem.
By being loyal, you build friendships because people know they can count
on you.
How do I demonstrate being loyal?
You demonstrate loyalty by making a promise and then sticking
with your promise. If you tell your little brother that you will help him read
his book before bed, you show you are loyal to him by helping him read his book
that night. If you decide not to help him, then he might not want to count
on you the next time you make a promise!
Questions
-What do we say in class each day that shows our loyalty to our country?
- How can you show your loyalty to your family? to your friends? to your school?
-How do your parents show loyalty to you?
Parents
What does it mean to be Loyal?
Loyalty means to stand up for something you believe in, having unwavering
faith.
To be Loyal is to be faithful to your family, friends, country, or ideals.
Why is it important to be Loyal?
It is important to be Loyal because people know they can count on you.
Without Loyalty people would change their commitments as often as
they change their clothes. Disloyal people can't be counted on because
when the going gets tough, disloyal people go away.
People who are worthy of your loyalty can trust that they will never have
to stand alone. When you practice Loyalty, you build friendships that
last forever.
How do I demonstrate that I am loyal?
You demonstrate that you are Loyal by making a commitment to a person,
country, or ideal. (Be sure that the person, belief, or country is worthy
of your loyalty). You demonstrate your loyalty by supporting that
person, country, or ideal through good times and bad times.
Real loyalty endures inconvenience, withstands temptation, and does not
cringe under assault.
To help children understand how to be loyal, examples of loyal behavior
must be modeled and pointed out to them as often as possible.
Keeping promises and commitments and participating in activities
that help the family are ways of role-modeling being loyal to others.
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