My First List of 21 Personal Attributes and Character Qualities for Homeschoolers

A strong character is important for our children to develop as we educate them. Knowledge alone will not be enough for success in life. Here is my alphabetical list of the top 21 vital character qualities that can be learned and applied through educational activities and instruction. The definitions are only to give the sense of quality. I’m sure you can think of richer definitions and more attributes for personal development. I know I have more!

(1) The state of alert is immediate observation and surveillance.
(2) Attention is attentive attention and concern for detail.
(3) Availability is always being ready to help, work and do what is needed.
(4) Boldness is speaking with truth and confidence.
(5) Caution is proceeding with careful actions and vigilance.
(6) Charity is giving undeservedly for the needs of others out of love for others.
(7) Communication is making a clear exchange of thought.
(8) Compassion is active care and empathic concern for the hurts and needs of others.
(9) Contentment is having personal satisfaction with economic circumstances.
(10) Creativity is combining imagination and ideas with a new creation.
(11) Decision-making is clear and firm decision-making.
(12) Deference is giving way or space to another person.
(13) Reliability is being a trustworthy and responsible person who can be counted on when necessary.
(14) Determination is having a strong motivation and internal drive to follow through with something.
(15) Diligence is working hard and working with constant energy.
(16) Discernment is the ability to feel good and evil.
(17) Discretion is being cautious and sensitive in speech and actions.
(18) Perseverance is pressing on through hardships or difficulties.
(19) Enthusiasm shows excited expression and energized happy motivation.
(20) Fidelity is being trusted in relational fidelity and commitment.
(21) Fitness is disciplined and healthy physical exercise.

Parent-teachers can combine these qualities with other homeschooling projects, sports, chores, room care, part-time jobs, crafts, skills, and other activities. A chart with a reward system can be used as additional motivators. Including praise with rewards is the best! Work in the family business, a home-based business, music lessons, or a service project can be included to make these qualities more “real” to homeschool students.

These are easy to read, but hard to apply to our lives. May you succeed in raising and training your children as you strive to build their lives through homeschooling!

For your children, JF Hunt