Personal responsibility is when a person holds himself/herself accountable for their actions. It is so easy to blame others for the decision that one makes. When one maturely deals with their actions and consequences, whether it involves work, school, family, friends, etc that is personal responsibility. How many times have we heard both children and adults say, “It wasn’t me! ”? Especially when there is a big group, fingers are always pointing at someone instead of the one at fault taking responsibility. Their are several actions educators can take that will help them handle mistakes in ways that will be to their advantage in the long term, including admitting errors and talking about a problem (Glenn, 1999) . Admitting responsibility shows maturity. Every person has the opportunity to make his or her own choices. It is important to make a choice that one feels is the best for him or her. We tend to make excuses for our behaviors, which is the worst approach one can take. Sometimes people tend to let other people influence their choices, which is not always the best. No one knows more what he or she wants than himself or herself. Sometimes other people my try to influence a person’s decision or make the decision for that person and it is not okay. A person needs to confront their his or her decisions, whether the decisions good or bad. Making the right choice is not always easy, it is a long thought process. Therefore, sometimes can causes mistakes. Without mistakes we would not be where we are now. Mistakes helps one learn how to deal things in the future. It can also help a person become stronger and more confident in being able to handle the same situation, if they are ever in it again. Owning up to a mistake makes one stronger and