Dialogue

ten to attend to

1

Consider the consequences first. In other words, don’t make matters worse.

2

Prevent harm before it begins. If no other choice, pick the least of sins.

3

When possible, choose to refrain and don’t inflict gratuitous pain.

4

Respond in proportion against without violence, unless in defence.

5

Respect the autonomy of others. It’s their life after all, their “druthers.”

6

Do what you say, be worthy of trust. Don’t deceive or mislead. Be honest.

7

Keep commitments and confidences. Be loyal and faithful to promises.

8

Give what, in return, you’d expect: fair treatment and basic respect.

9

Treat no one as mere means or tool. They, like you, aren’t fools to use.

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Act in the interest of those in your care. Before passing-desire put lasting welfare.

About Me

Roger Kenyon was North America’s first lay canon lawyer and associate director at the Archdiocese of Seattle. He was involved in tech (author of Macintosh Introductory Programming, Mainstay) before teaching (author of ThinkLink: a learner-active program, Riverwood). Roger lives near Toronto and offers free critical thinking and character development courses online.

“When not writing, I’m riding—eBike, motorbike, and a mow cart that catches air down the hills. One day I’ll have Goldies again.”