A Little Spot of Honesty

What are two things honesty helps you do?

• It helps you tell good lies

• Being honest helps you show integrity and earn respect

• It's only about telling the truth

• It helps you build strong relationships and encourages people to be honest with you

If you feel like you'll hurt someone's feelings you don't have to lie! Instead you can...

• Don't try to be nice

• Find the positive in a not-so-good situation

• Lie to them anyway

• Be mean

How can you be honest, but positive, if someone gives you a birthday present that you already have?

• Say, "I really love to read! This book will come in handy when I come across tough words!"

• Tell them that you already have this present

• Be rude and say that you don't want this

• Lie to them

How can you still be honest when you're playing pretend?

• Using your imagination is not being honest with people

• Don't tell people you're playing pretend

• Make people try and figure out whether or not you're pretending

• Make sure everyone knows you're pretending. It's great to use your imagination!

Is it okay to joke around even if some things you say aren't true?

• Yes! But don't tell anyone you're joking!

• Yes! Just make sure everyone knows you're joking!

• No! Joking around is bad and should never be done!

• Never joke around--it means you're lying!

What should you do if telling the truth will get you in trouble?

• Don't tell the truth because it feels hard to do

• Telling the truth may feel hard, but it's the right thing to do!

• You should always lie if telling the truth will get you in trouble

• Telling the truth is hard, so don't do it

How does trust build your relationships with friends and family?

• You'll set the table

• It lets them know that they can depend on you

• Trust is a bad thing

• Trust means honesty

What are two ways that you can show trust and responsibility?

• Don't do anything when you're asked to

• If you say you're going to set the table, make sure you do it!

• If you are told to brush your teeth, you should do that to be responsible

• These two things do not go together

What is one way you could be dishonest?

• If you do not do your own homework and you cheat

• If you brush your teeth when you're asked

• If you set the table after you say you will

• If you are honest even when it's hard to be honest

When happens when you cheat?

• You should always cheat

• When you cheat you are doing your own work

• When you cheat, you do not give yourself room to improve and grow

• When you cheat you are showing integrity