Block #8: Friendships

Gentleness and Respect allow kids and teens to build strong connectins

Electrum Relationships! Being a gentleman or a gentlewoman is a term that is somewhat old-fashioned. The definition of Gentleness can denote being moderate in action instead of harsh or severe. It also includes a thoughtful and measured temperament. This block is the top block on the Liberty and Humanities stack of blocks and builds upon the block of responsibility. This block is the culmination or completion of the nine needed elements or learning traits that help students live their best lives. When parents and teachers work together, to allow children and teens to experience these elements through the thoughtful preparation of their environment and schedule it will help them to develop meaningful relationships as they participate in and continue to build communities where each person has a meaningful role in solving our most pressing problems and living lives of optimal happiness, liberty, and health.

An excellent way for children and teens to be given opportunities to practice Respect and Gentleness through project-based learning which involve real world projects. Volunteer work also provides opportunities to build this skill. Athletics offer another great way to build strong relationships with ample opportunities to practice Respect and Gentleness, which can be seen as a kind of good sportsmanship.

Gold and Silver smelt together to make an alloy called Electrum . Many people make a good living using this alloy made from metals from our earth for industries that buy, sell, make, and use ancient coins like the Lydia Lion, jewelry, drinking vessels, and the exterior covering for monuments and buildings like the Egyptian pyramids. Gentleness and Respect smelt together to make strong Relationships.

Building Considerate Interactions