Teaching responsibility...hopefully!

This week we have started a new area of learning and discussion with the Cornerstone kids.  We asked all of them to tell us what responsibility is and what does it mean for each of us?  We talked about President Museveni, the staff at Cornerstone, and the children themselves, and how all the responsibilities differ.  My two favorite responsibilities the kids listed for their president: "He has to make sure everyone in the country gets food" and "He has to collect money from all of Uganda."  I love how kids think!
As part of this whole responsibility "study," we checked through the children's belongings to see how responsible they have been.  Those who cared well for their blankets, sheets, etc., are getting new pillows and sheets, while those who abused their things are getting the passed-down ones from their friends.  Plus, those who have seriously spoiled their things are going to pay part of their allowance money to get new ones.  My favorite part of giving out the new things to the responsible children was watching their faces light up.  John, who's about 10 years old, got a huge smile on his face and began jumping around the room :)  Now we will see if others can pick up on the theme and care for their things!