The Gods of the Copybook Headings

The gods of the copybook headings are a way of talking about the rules that adults have taught us since we were young. Think of the copybook as a kind of book where we learn to write by copying words, sentences, or pictures. Adults tell us that these sentences are important and are like rules to live by. So the gods of the copybook headings could be things like ‘treat others the way you want to be treated’, ‘tell the truth’, or ‘do your best and never give up’. All of these are important things to remember and they help us live good lives.