With hurried lifestyles of today's families, youth can be influenced less by their families and more by media and individuals outside the home. It is our responsibility as citizens of this community to surround young people with positive images and values. If we don't like the choices youth are making, we need to look at the choices they are being shown. Character is developed through examples and practice.
Workshops alone can instill high moral character and integrity in our youth.
They need reinforcement from the community. Area schools are starting to focus on character education, but youth need to see and hear positive values at home, at school, and throughout the community. Coalition is made up of individuals from Itasca businesses, schools, agencies and community. Coalition is to provide leadership and coordination to promote and encourage the Six Pillars of Character in Itasca homes, businesses and professions, community organizations and faith communities. Character education is everyones' responsibility.