Civic responsibility is a value which obliges each member of society to contribute to the common goal through the sharing of material as well as of spiritual goods.  Social solidarity is one of its guiding principles.  It sets the standard as regards how men ought to relate with one another: fellowship, brotherhood, empathy and compassion. These, however, are not mere sentiments.  They are expressed in concrete deeds of concern and affection which are animated by the virtues of justice and love.  In mere concrete terms, for the sake of the students, educators can practice social solidarity by giving the best of themselves in the exercise of their profession.  In other words, teachers need to teach well.  And teachers know that they have done so, not when they have only managed to deliver all the classes.  That is enough!  Nor should it be the primary concern.

By: Maribel G. Esteron | Teacher -II | Balon Elementary School | Mariveles, Bataan