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DECEMBER: living with authority

Main Points of Class

  • Authority is a necessary and good aspect of life; you need to learn to deal with it properly or you will miss out on many very good opportunities.

  • When your parents (teachers, etc.) exercise authority over you, they do so for your own good.

  • The more your parents see that you have mature judgment, the fewer restrictions they will place on you.

In-class activity: The Art of Conversation

  • Conversation is at the heart of our relationships. To have good relationships we need to have good communication.

  • Conversation is an art. It is organic and spontaneous, but also something you can practice and improve over time.

  • Eye-contact is a primary way of showing interest in people.

Out-of-class work

  • Fill out the Time Use Sheet.

Mentoring

  • Review your completed Time Use Sheet.

  • With the help of your mentor, create a weekly schedule.

  • Complete a Monthly Goals Sheet.