I am a local, female minority entrepreneur in Union City, GA, and founder of Vera’s Virtues for Kids.com. It is a core character development program that offers virtue-based teaching resources. The target audience is anyone responsible for child development. The goal is to teach children how to model personal and social behavior.
So why now?
At least four significant warning signs suggest openness and readiness for social change.
(1) Acts of violence increased against people because of their race.
(2) The Covid-19 pandemic changed life as we know it and more so among people of color.
(3) Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) continue to affect health and well-being throughout life.
(4) Exposure to aggressive behavior creates a family disconnect. The time is now to create something new, not rebuild the old.
We can replace the harmful effects of these events with the will to do so. One preventive approach is to nurture virtues, our innate gifts of character. Virtues such as kindness, justice, and love can be revealed through education. Through it children discover their self-worth and limitless potential. They learn to love themselves. Then they are capable of loving others even those who are different. People who love one another care about their wellbeing. They show it through kindness and treating others like they want to be treated.
QUOTATIONS ABOUT THE VIRTUE OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Which is your favorite quotation? Explain why?
- What does each quote imply about the virtue of responsibility?
My life is an influence on every life mine touches. Whether I realize it or not, I am responsible and accountable for that influence. (Ron Baron)
… the happiness and greatness, the rank and station, the pleasure and peace, of an individual have never consisted in his personal wealth, but rather in his excellent character, his high resolve, the breadth of his learning, and his ability to solve difficult problems. (‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Secret of Divine Civilization, p. 28)
The man of little learning grows old like the bull. His muscles grow; his wisdom grows not. (Dhammapada)
Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit there from. (Baha’u’llah)
…The parents have the inescapable duty to educate their children—but not vice versa; the children have the duty to obey their parents—… (The Universal House of Justice / 28 December 1980)
Knowledge is praiseworthy when it is coupled with ethical conduct and virtuous character; otherwise, it is a deadly poison, a frightful danger.
(From a Tablet, translated from the Persian)
Resources at Vera’s Virtues for Kids range from a basic book of virtues and guide booklet to how-to-videos, a virtue rap, and lesson plans to teach our 20 top friendship virtues. Benefits include easy to follow instructions, access to different levels of support, and a free monthly newsletter with additional ideas to practice virtues every day. In sum, our program sets a standard for children to model positive personal and social behavior.
I am a Loving Person Book and Parent-Teacher Activity Guide
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I am a Loving Person: The Ultimate Kid’s Guide to Make the World a Better Place Hard Cover Book!
An illustrated 36 page book (11 x 8.5) by Vera Taylor and The Parent-Teacher Activity guide booklet.
The guide booklet follows exactly the word order of the book and describes in writing 3 actions to perform that will teach each word–
1. It states the meaning of the word,
2. It states why the word is important, and
3. It describes an activity to involve the child in the meaning of the word they have already affirmed in the hard copy of I am a Loving Person Book.
See a sample of a portion of an activity from the Parent-Teacher Guide for the book of virtues ,
I am a loving person: The Ultimate Kids Guide to Making the World a Better Place
Responsibility. means understanding your job and doing it to the best of your ability. When things go wrong, you make them right.
Importance. People can trust you to do what you promise.
Activity. Promoting Age-appropriate responsibilities
| Age | Responsibilities |
| 2 | As clean-up helpers, they put toys back into a bin within a time limit and help. |
| 3 |
Put dirty clothes in the hamper, fill pet bowls, pull up elastic waist pants and skirts, brush their teeth with guidance, Put napkins and silverware on the table |
| 4 | Put dirty dishes on the counter, clothes in the hamper, give the dog water or food |
“Wow, it's about time for a book like this! I am amazed so much could be presented so simply. This book uplifts children by naming the virtues that lie within them. The cultural diversity is great. And, I never realized teaching children the alphabet could be so powerful!” -Sherri Napier, Head Start Teacher, Madison, WV
“This book is a wonderful icebreaker activity that I use when I first meet my young clients. As we read it together, I ask questions that help me get to know them better.” -Wendy Bailey, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Fayetteville, GA
“Studies show that healthy language skills acquired early in life are associated with improved academic performance and emotional well-being. I Am a Loving Person connects with children through a language that nurtures the human spirit and provides the framework for making healthy lifestyle choices throughout life.” -Dr. Gina Morgan-Smith, Pediatrician, Miami, FL
I am a Loving Person: The Ultimate Kid’s Guide to Make the World a Better Place Hard Cover
An illustrated 36 page book (11 x 8.5) by Vera Taylor
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About the Author
Vera Smoot Taylor teaches child caregivers how to foster child well-being. Well-being is developed by early positive experiences and leads to normal brain development. Also, well-being is linked to happiness. Happiness is recognizable by high self-esteem, respect for all, follow through, love of learning, problem solving, and giving back. To supplement her teaching, Vera created a few basic resources that support brain development in three areas:
1. Spiritual and intellectual learning
2. Mental and emotional health
3. Relations and social behaviors
Vera’s work experience spans more than 35 years in public schools, private industry, and medical education. She served as a volunteer faculty for The Parent University in Atlanta. She currently serves on a national committee developing a course on spiritual parenting for racial justice.
Born and raised in WV, Vera lives in Georgia with her husband of 58 years. She enjoys country music, line dancing, and preparing meals that heal body illnesses. A special day is ‘back-porch swinging” with a friend.
