at·ten·tive
[uh-ten-tiv] Show IPA
adjective
2.
thoughtful of others; considerate; polite; courteous: an attentive host.
In the character training we use, it states that someone who is attentive watches and listens carefully and is not forgetful, distracted, or distracting, and they don't ignore or interrupt. (You can find the character/virtue curriculum I use here)
Attentiveness is an important character to have both as a child and an adult. Your children need to learn to be attentive from an early age. It is important for many reasons from the child's safety, to being a way of showing respect. Here are some more resources to help you with attentiveness:
- Heart of Wisdom's Character Traits List
- Character-in-Action's Attentive Lesson Plan
- Character First's ideas on teaching Attentiveness at home
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