Teaching Honesty to Children
I take part in a Facebook group for people who have chosen to adopt children. A very recent subject that has come up is the issue of honesty. It is not an unfamiliar issue for me, as I have had many family members who have experienced challenges with being honest. As a parent and grandparent, I understand the frustration of teaching this concept, not just once, but often many times. In our society, honesty is an important character trait/life skill we want our children to learn. Honesty is tied closely with respect - respect for self as well as respect for others. How well a child or any person, learns this skill can affect them not just in the present, but also in their future as they make friends, interact with others or find success in a chosen career. May I suggest a number of ways which I have found useful? Perhaps you will find something that works for you. 1. Talk about honesty. Honesty can be explained as simply being truthful in telling what happened in real life.