WOODCUTTER
One day, a woodcutter took his
grandson into the forest for his
first experience in selecting
and cutting oak trees. These
they would later sell to the boat
builders.
Adapted from sunday slides from sandeep
As they walked along, the
woodcutter explained that the
purpose of each tree is
contained in its natural shape:
some are straight for planks,
some have the proper curves
for the ribs of a boat, and some
are tall for masts.
The woodcutter told his
grandson that by paying
attention to the details of each
tree and with experience in
recognising these
characteristics, someday he
too might become the
woodcutter of the forest.
A little way into the forest, the
grandson saw an old oak tree
that had never been cut. The
boy asked his grandfather if he
could cut it down because it
was useless for boat building there were no straight limbs,
the trunk was short and
gnarled and the curves were
going the wrong way.
"We could cut it down for
firewood," the grandson said.
"At least then it will be of some
use to us." The woodcutter
replied that for now they should
start their work cutting the
proper trees for the boat
builders; maybe later they
could return to the old oak tree.
After a few hours of cutting the
huge trees, the grandson grew
tired and asked if they could
stop for a rest in some cool
shade.
The woodcutter took his
grandson over to the old oak
tree, where they rested against
its trunk in the cool shade
beneath its twisted limbs.
After they had rested for a while,
the woodcutter explained to his
grandson the necessity of
attentive awareness and
recognition of everything in the
forest and in the world.
Some things are readily
apparent, like the tall, straight
trees; other things are less
apparent, requiring closer
attention, like recognition of
the proper curves in the limbs.
Some things might initially
appear to have no purpose at
all, like the gnarled old oak
tree.
The woodcutter stated, "You
must learn to pay careful
attention every day so you can
recognise and discover the
purpose and importance of
every creation.
For it is this old oak tree, which
you so quickly deemed useless
except for firewood, that now
allows us to rest against its
trunk amidst the coolness of its
shade.
Remember,
not everything is as it first
appears.
Be patient,
pay attention,
recognise
and discover."
WOODCUTTER
Moral of the story?
Everyone has
his own strength and usefulness,
we must recognise and respect that.
Adapted from sunday slides from sandeep
Respect
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What is Respect?
Are you Respectful?
The Golden Rule
The Love/Respect Axis
Respect – Self, Others, Property
sunday slides from sandeep
RESPECT
• Respect is HUGE. If you don’t respect yourself,
then why should others respect you?
• Self respect is a goal that everyone should aim
for because it ultimately sets your mind, mood,
body and health to SUCCESS.
sunday slides from sandeep
Are you Respectful?
• Am I considerate?
• Do I treat them the way that I would want to be
treated?
• Do I accept personal differences or get upset
about them instead?
• Am I civil?
• Am I courteous?
sunday slides from sandeep
Are you Respectful?
• Do I try my best to be dignified?
• Am I willing to solve problems?
• Do I solve them without violence or hurtful
language?
• Do I embarrass anyone on purpose?
sunday slides from sandeep
Are you Respectful?
• Do I intentionally try to anger, frustrate, or hurt
anyone?
• Why is it that I think that I am a respectful
person?
• Am I a team player?
• Do I work well with others?
sunday slides from sandeep
The Golden Rule
“Do unto others as you want them to do to
you.”
You should only expect as much respect as
you are giving.
sunday slides from sandeep
The Love/Respect Axis
“Human beings have a host of emotional
needs - for love and recognition, for
belonging and identity, for purpose and
meaning to lives. If all these needs had to be
subsumed in one word, it might be respect”
William Ury The Third Side
Respect – Self, Others, Property
Respectful Teenager Communication
with Parents
Basics of Interacting with Parents
Adapted from Shabbar Suterwala
EVERY PARENT WAS A TEEN
ONCE
Parents must remember how they interacted with
their parents.
DON’T TAKE YOUR PARENTS FOR
GRANTED
Remember that your parents are always going to
be there for you, come what may.
LISTEN
You may not necessarily agree with your parents
opinions and ideas but at least give them a fair
hearing. They have experience and reasons behind all
that they have to say.
EXPRESS GRATITUDE
You may not even notice them but you will know
how much they care for you.
EMPATHISE
Be aware of your parents’ anxieties and fears. It
will go a long way in helping you sort out issues.
PARTICIPATE & INTERACT
Find opportunities to help in and around at home,
a dinner conversation is one that can cement
relationship with parents.
TAKE CHARGE
Show your initiative and your parents will give you
the opportunity to prove yourself.
TURN FAILURE INTO SUCCESS
Just because you could not achieve some
milestones your parents expected you to; it does
not mean you are a failure and it does not mean
they have stopped loving you.
LOVE – TRUST - RESPECT
Nothing is worth more than gaining the Love, Trust
and Respect of your parents.
Adapted from Shabbar Suterwala
RESPECTING YOUR PARENTS
• When you respect your parents, it also means
you are mature in thought.
• It will also show the way you interact with others.
RESPECTING YOUR PARENTS
If you can’t respect your parents, you can’t
respect others too, especially yourself
REFERENCES
• http://www.slideworld.com/slideshow.aspx/wood
cutter-story-ppt-2766196
• http://leaders-workshop.blogspot.com
• http://www.wikihow.com/Respect-Parents
• http://www.lovemarks.com/?pageID=20040
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(Production by Woodgrove Secondary School and
supported by Singapore Kindness Movement)
Many Thanks to the following:
1.
Mdm Sung Mee Har (Principal)
2.
Mdm Masayu Mahmud (Vice-Principal)
3.
Mr Tan Siong Leong (HOD of Character & Citizenry Education)
4.
Mdm Jacqueline Chan Yen Ling (Advisor)
5.
Mdm Salimah Salim and Mdm Chong Woon Chin (Teachers In-Charge)
6.
Mdm Rhoda Fu Lok Man & Ms Asvinder Kaur (Teachers In-Charge of Drama)
7.
Nurul Alysha Bte Hazudin, Muhammad Zulkhairulnizam B Zin, Dona Elicia Rae Wisidagama, Nur
Atika Khairina Bte K, Siti Nur Diyanah Bte Ahmad M, Tan Sze Yee Jasper, Engku Nur Saidah Bte
Engku I, Nurdiyana Bte Zaili (Actors & Actresses involved in the drama skit)
8.
Yeo Ray Ying, Ang Lee Yi, Hannah Nyanavoli, Nur Syasya Bte Supardi, Yan Bai Hui Geraldine,
Brian Soh Yong Hua, Joven Thong Jie Wen, Nurul Syafina Bte Hairudin, Muhammed Nizam B
Kamarudeen, Hani Zarifah Bte Mohammad J, Nurul Zarifah Bte Zainodin, Ng Zhi Hong, Noor
Shiddiqah Bte Mohd S (Drama Crew)
9.
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