Concept: We need to do what is right simply because it's the right thing do, not just to stay out of trouble.

Preparation: None.

There are many ways to tell if you're growing up. One way is to measure how tall you've gotten. Another more important way is to see what kind of decisions and choices you are making and how you are behaving.

Let me ask you a question. What is a rule? (Children respond. Offer help and clarification as needed.) A rule is something that helps us know what we are supposed to do. Is that right? Why do we have rules? (Children respond.) Ah, we have rules to make us behave a certain way. One more question, why should we obey the rules? (Children respond. Undoubtedly, you will hear, "We obey the rule…