Discussion Plan: Setting Civic Norms:
Are these actions within the bounds of our civic (societal) norms or are they socially unacceptable? Why do you think these might be socially acceptable/unacceptable?
- Not raking the leaves on your own lawn
- Leaving rubbish on the front porch all week
- Swapping babies at the hospital – you want a girl (but had a boy), they want a boy (but had a girl) – so you agree to swap
- Talking about someone behind their back
- Not helping a friend with their homework if they ask for your help
- Being grounded by your parents
- Not sending out thank you notes when you receive presents
- Not offering your seat when you notice an elderly person standing on the bus
- Refusing to do something your parents ask you because you don’t feel like it
- Refusing to do something your parents ask you because you think it is wrong
- Avoiding a friend when you are angry at them
- Parents giving a child a slap to punish them
- Parents giving their child a slap as they reach for the hot stove