Of late, from the classroom to the boardroom, accountability has been a major buzzword. And while it is frequently tossed around, no one seems to really know what it means.
Accountability is defined as holding a person responsible.
Responsibility, that is where the key lies. People in positions to influence the lives of others, i.e. parents, principals, and presidents, need to be held responsible to exert that influence positively. This is particularly an issue when it comes to providing guidance for our posterity. Sadly, the people of America have become a people who fail to take responsibility for the souls of their children. It has frequently been stated that children are creatures of imitation.