Taking Responsibility

Today something happened and it was very upsetting. Someone had back into our car and messed and cracked up the paint on the back bumper. Yes, it is a 1998 Mustang, but it is in really good shape and my boyfriend and I are doing our very best to keep it looking good.

I think what was most upsetting was that the person who did it just took off. They didn't take responsibility for their actions. That is not right. To me it is shameful. I know it is hard to sometimes own up to what you've done wrong, but believe me, you will be better for it if you do.

It is also a matter of trust. I remember telling my children if they tell me the truth and take responsibility for their actions they got off a lot easier on the discipline.

It is up to us as parents, or those in the parent role, to make sure that our younger generation learn one of the most valuable virtues of life. Taking responsibility for their actions, their wants and desires and even their thoughts.

Taking responsibility is also a mark of maturity to us adults. I know it is sometimes harder to be honest than to try and get by with a lie, but I have learned from experience that lies do tend to get told about.

If you want your parents to let you borrow the car, if they can't trust you to take responsibility in the simple every day things, there is no way they will trust you to take responsibility in something as serious as driving a car.

So no matter your age, young or old, take responsibility for your actions. If you've done something wrong and thought of trying to hide it, please think again. Most people will be impressed with you stepping up and saying, it was me.

I, for one, want more people to trust me and be able to rely on me so I try very hard to be trust worthy and take responsibility for my actions. In the long run, it really is the best route to take.