Responsibility is often regarded as a burden, but here we discover that it is actually a great source of personal power. It is the key to taking charge of our lives.

We see the remarkable example of a young woman who grew up in poverty but transformed her life by taking complete responsibility for shaping her own future. We learn that responsible people do what needs to be done, fulfill their obligations, are accountable for their actions, use good judgment, and don’t let people down.

In Search of Character is a series designed to help teens develop into caring, responsible individuals who make choices based on what's right rather than what's easy.

Watch as Dr. Michael Thomson and his co-host, Anika Noni Rose, explore the issue of responsibility with groups of high school students from around the country. You'll also see inspiring profiles of young people who exemplify the power of good character.

Use this DVD to complement any character education or ethics curriculum, as well as social studies, life skills, service learning, school-to-work and guidance programs. A discussion guide with group activities, writing assignments, and questions is included.

Responsibility is one episode in a series that features these titles...

• Trustworthiness
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Caring
• Citizenship
• Honesty
• Courage
• Diligence

For grades 7-12
Format: DVD
Length: 30 Min