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Don’t Do Anything Against the Law

Every group has laws and rules. You should find out what the laws are so you know them. Breaking these laws makes it very hard to be happy. You can be put in jail or punished in some other way. Even if you are not caught, doing something that is against the law makes it harder to act in a good way.

Almost anything you want to do or achieve can be done without breaking the law. If you have to break a law to get something, it will not be worth it. It is hard to have a happy life if you break the law.

If you find people around you who do things that are against the law you should tell them to stop. Their actions can weaken your group and make it hard for others to do well. You should support1 laws which help everyone do well and make it known that you do not do things that are against the law. Don’t agree with anyone who breaks the law.

The way to happiness does not include the fear of being caught.

1 – Support: help or stand up for

Kid-Powered Success

I didn’t know the rules at school was a law too! I won’t go to jail but I could get into trouble if I break the rules. This showed me that not going to school is against the law and my parents can get into trouble. Not breaking the law is a Good Choice

- E. Wilson age 10