7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teenagers Analysis

In Sean Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, sharpening the saw is labeled as “self-renewal, self-care, self-respect and self-improvement.” It is a habit that allows us to live up to our expectations and successfully attain all the other 7 healthy habits in the book. In the cartoon series The Berenstain Bears, evidences of sharpening the saw are seen through the episodes Too Much T.V, Too Much Junk Food, and The Bad Habit.
In the episode Too Much T.V, sharpening the saw is displayed by Brother Bear, Papa Bear, and Sister Bear. The episode demonstrates the habit of sharpening the saw spiritually, physically, and socially. For example, Mamma bear prohibits the cubs from watching television for a week because she feels that the cubs are not taking advantage of the beautiful weather or their childhood. This forces the cubs to …show more content…
Papa Bear decides to enter a race to show his wife Mama Bear that he is still in shape like he was when he was younger. But what he doesn’t know is that it is going to take a lot of work to get back in shape. This is a prime example of sharpening the saw because getting back in shape is being healthy, and being healthy is one of the building blocks of renewing your body, mind, and soul. Additionally, Sister and Brother Bear help Papa Bear get back into shape by encouraging him by running alongside of him. All of the Berenstain Bears go to the grocery store to buy healthy food that will able them to fuel their bodies, and get back in shape. The only problem is the Bears choices in healthy food. Instead of getting vegetables, Papa Bear and the cubs get junk food and soft drinks. Once Papa Bear takes responsibility and decides he needs to do what is right, he will be able to fully compete the three building blocks of sharpening the saw. And he will be able to complete his race along with the cubs, which is exactly what he does in the