Trust Amanda Healthy responsibility for students in grades 1-4.

The issue of responsibility lies at the root of some of the most serious problems children face -problems that include violence, drug use, and teen pregnancy. Many solutions to these problems rely on a child's willingness to take appropriate responsibility for her or his actions. Bridgework Theater developed two new plays to help schools address this issue. Goal of Bridgework's Program Bridgework's program will (1) increase the ability of children to identify problems they can prevent or solve and (2) increase the willingness of children to take responsibility for problems they can prevent or solve. Strategies Almost every child wants to feel more grown up.  The program will show that children who take responsibility usually feel more grown up and are often treated with more respect. Demonstrate that adults are often more willing to grant increased privileges and freedom to children who take responsibility for their own actions. Demonstrate that people who take responsibility for their own actions often receive more respect from their peers.  Taking responsibility for one's own actions often reduces or prevents conflict. Synopsis of Trust Amanda Amanda hates being treated like a little kid.  She's jealous of her classmate, Tyler, who seems to get all the favors from their teacher, Miss Williams.  Einstein, the class's grouchy pet iguana suffers from Amanda's irresponsibility when she fails to give him food and water.  Even so, Einstein (who can talk -- at least in Amanda's imagination) is willing to help Amanda.  Together, they discover the secrets of responsibility (volunteer for jobs, keep promises and help solve problems).