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RESPONSIBILITIE
S OF THE CHILD

(1) Strive to lead an

upright
and
virtuous
life
in
accordance
with
the tenets of his
religion,
the
teachings of his
elders
and
mentors, and the
biddings of a clean

(2) Love, respect and obey his

parents, and cooperate with them
in the strengthening of the family;
3) Extend to his brothers and sisters
his love, thoughtfulness, and
helpfulness, and endeavor with
them
to
keep
the
family

(4) Exert his utmost

to
develop
his
potentialities
for
service, particularly
by undergoing a
formal
education
suited
to
his
abilities, in order
that he may become
an asset to himself
and to society;

(5) Respect not only his elders but

also the customs and traditions of
our people, the memory of our
heroes,
the
duly
constituted
authorities, the laws of our country,
and the principles and institutions

(6) Participate actively in civic affairs

and in the promotion of the general
welfare, always bearing in mind
that it is the youth who will
eventually be called upon to
discharge the responsibility of

(7) Help in the observance

of
individual
human
rights, the strengthening
of freedom everywhere,
the
fostering
of
cooperation
among
nations in the pursuit of
their common aspirations
for
programs
and
prosperity,
and
the
furtherance
of
world
peace.

We cannot always
build the future for
our youth, but we
can build our youth
for the future.
-Franklin D. Roosevelt