Good Citizenship Values and Youth Moral Recovery Program for Nation-Building PDF

Good Citizenship Values and Youth Moral Recovery Program for Nation –Building CITIZEN a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives i...

Good Citizenship Values and Youth Moral Recovery Program for Nation –Building CITIZEN a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular town or city reference: citizen. (2023). https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/citizen CITIZENSHIP relationship between an individual and a state to which the individual owes allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection. implies the status of freedom with accompanying responsibilities. reference: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2023, September 28). Citizenship | Definition, History, & Facts. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/citizenship Good citizenship is a relative concept which definition varies based on different circumstances. Good citizenship manifests when one fulfills his role as citizen, like being nationalistic and patriotic, being a good taxpayer, responsible government employee, being a good student, and being a good child. According to Com. Teresita D. Baltazar, Good governance is not enough to let others work on being good citizens. If we have to build a better nation we have to demand from ourselves, each of us to be a good citizen that is value-based and values-driven. Sen. Leticia R, Shahani (1993) asserts that there is a need to change structures and change people. Building a people means eliminating our weaknesses and developing our strengths and this start with analysis, understanding and appreciation of these strengths and weaknesses, we must change and understanding oneself is the first step.” To enhance the strengths and overcome the weaknesses of the Filipino, she propose the following goals for change: 1. Developed in the Filipino a sense of patriotism and national pride 2. Developed a sense of the common good 3. Developed value and habits of discipline and hard work , self-reflection and analysis, along with the internalization of spiritual values nationalism commitment of love for the country manifested in its traditions, culture, religions and beliefs.  nationalism can be expressed but not limited to the following: 1. Respect for the Filipino flag 2. Value the identity of the Filipinos 3. Being proud to the achievements of fellow Filipinos in whatever field 4. Patronizing and supporting our own products 5. Use of own language 6. Commemoration of Filipino sacrifices for the country 7. love of family, neighbors, and compatriots.  patriotism feeling of pride, devotion, and attachment to a homeland, as well as feeling of attachment to other patriotic citizens. nationalism vs patriotism connotes disapproval of the it is believed that both the other country, asserting that people and its government are the other countries are inherently good and can work competitors. together Nationalists believes that expression of love for the people who do not believe country in the superiority of his Willingness and determination country over the other to lay down one’s life for the country are somehow fatherland the constant resolve lesser. to sacrifice one’s life and limb for the preservation of the State. The Good Citizenship Values Cluster A. Pagkamaka-Diyos Faith in the Almighty Respect for life Order Work Concern for the family and future generation 1. Faith in the Almighty Be God-fearing and live according to His will 2. Respect for Life Respect for life – Recognize the absolute value of human life and the human dignity of every person. Do not inflict harm on others. 3. Order (pagsunod sa mga alituntunin) Order is the sanity of the mind, the health of the body, the peace for the City, the security of the State. As the beams of the house, as the bones of the body, so is order to all things( Robert Southey) 4. Work to appreciate the value of work 5. Concern for the Family B. Pagkamakatao Love Freedom Peace Truth Justice C. Pagkamakabayan Unity Equality Respect for the law and government Patriotism Promotion if the common good 1. Unity Work together and share with one another. 2. Equality That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights... (Thomas Jefferson)´ 3. Respect for Law and Governance Obey the laws of the land and support government programs. The law is not meant to curtail freedom; it is meant to ensure that every citizen acts responsibly while exercising his freedom.´ 4. Patriotism The Filipino is worth dying for. (Ninoy Aquino) Place the good of the country above one’s own. 5. Promotion of the Common Good Put the welfare of the greater number of people over one’s own. Do not be greedy and selfish. D. Pagkamaka-kalikasan Concern for the environment Concern for the Environment Respect for the environment, Care of creation Balance of ecology