What does it mean to be a citizen? Before we get into citizenship let us talk about the concept of a person's rights and responsibilities. What is the rights and responsibilities of a person in different roles? Depending upon the role is a person in a particular environment or situation their RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES may change.
Let us look at some quick definitions:
RIGHT: ...that which is due to anyone by just claim, legal guarantee, and moral principle.
RESPONSIBILITY: ...the fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable within one's power, control, or management.
Understanding your role in your environment in a particular situation is critical to your success and well being. It is often helpful to think what are your RIGHTS and what are your RESPONSIBILITIES in a particular role.
Below is a list of some roles you may fulfill now and in the future. Are the RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES different for these roles and describe how.
- Son or Daughter
- Student
- Underage Person (under 18)
- Adult (18 years old)
- JROTC Cadet
- Student- Athlete
- Underage worker
- Adult worker
- Parent
- Underage citizen / Adult citizen
- Spouse: Husband or Wife
Group Activity:
KNOW lets form into groups and take 10 minutes to discuss with your peers what do you think about the rights and responsibilities of a citizen.
KNOW lets form into groups and take 10 minutes to discuss with your peers what do you think about the rights and responsibilities of a citizen.
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