TO CULTIVATE CHILDREN'S SOUND MINDS THAT DEVELOP A NEW ERA
--- A Crisis of Losing Confidence in Bringing up Next Generation ---
Interim report of the Central Council for Education (Outline): The model way to cultivate children's sound minds beginning in their early childhood

I. For the future, re-examine what we have done
1. Help children acquire "zest for living" and cultivate sound minds that positively develop a new era
(1) We are in desperate need of turning out Japanese children who can positively cultivate a new era as well as who value Japanese culture and tradition, sincerity and diligence, "the spirit of harmony", the respect for natural environment, religious sentiments and so on.
(2) It is necessary for us to encourage Japanese children to have their own dreams and/or goals for the future, to make the nation and society rich and full of creativity and vitality, to deal with global issues enthusiastically and to become reliable Japanese in the international society.
(3) Thus, the whole society should promote measures for children to acquire the "zest for living" (i.e. abilities to find tasks, learn and think by oneself; rich humanity including a sense of justice and the moral sense; physical health and strength).

2. Help children cultivate rich humanity including a sense of justice, the moral sense and consideration for others
The rich humanity, which is the core of the "zest for living" that children are expected to acquire, includes the following sensibilities and mentalities.
(1) Tender sensibilities to beauty and natural environment
(2) A sense of justice and a respect for fairness
(3) The basic moral sense including a respect for life and human rights
(4) Consideration for others and a spirit of social contribution
(5) Self-reliance, self-control and a sense of responsibility
(6) Coexistence with others and acceptance of difference in kind
We, the adults, need to re-examine what we have done, so that children can cultivate such sensibilities and mentalities successfully. Then, we shall make necessary changes, take various measures and make all possible efforts.


You are hired to change junior high schools in Japan to match the goals stated above. Write an essay which includes three clear and workable ideas that will cause the above to come to fruition, while maintaining quality education and group harmony. Include at least one relevant example from LTB in each body paragraph.