Honesty
What does it mean to be honest?
Tell the truth.
Your parent asks if you finished your homework, but you haven't. What should you say?
“No, I haven't finished it yet.”
You forgot to do your chores. Your parent asks if you did it. What would you say?
“No, I forgot to do it.”
What is trust?
Believing that someone will be honest, reliable, and do what they say they will do.
Complete the phrase: STOP → THINK → ______
"ACT"
True or false: You can lie by leaving out important information on purpose.
True.
You accidentally break something at school and nobody sees you. What should you do?
Tell an adult or the person responsible and explain what happened.
Your friend tells you a secret and another friend asks what the secret is. What would you say?
Don't share the secret. You can say, “That's not my information to share.”
Name one way you can show someone that you're trustworthy.
Tell the truth, keep promises, keep appropriate secrets, follow through on responsibilities, admit mistakes, or keep your word.
Is telling the truth always easy? Explain.
No. It can be difficult when we're scared of consequences, embarrassed, or worried about someone's reaction.
Is it still important to tell the truth if you think you might get in trouble? Why?
Yes; honesty builds trust and allows you to take responsibility.
Your friend asks you to tell an adult that they were somewhere they weren't. What do you do?
Don't lie for your friend. Tell the truth or say that you don't feel comfortable lying.
You made a mistake, but admitting it could result in a consequence. What would you do?
Tell the truth, accept responsibility, and try to fix the mistake.
What can happen to a friendship when someone repeatedly lies?
he other person may have difficulty trusting them, and the friendship can become weaker.
Can you be honest while also protecting someone's feelings? Give an example.
Yes. You can be truthful while choosing respectful words. For example, instead of insulting someone's work, you could say, “I think you could make it even better by adding more details.”
What's the difference between being honest and being rude?
You can tell the truth respectfully without intentionally hurting someone.
You receive credit for someone else's work because the teacher thinks you did it. What should you do?
Tell the teacher the truth and explain that the work wasn't yours.
Someone asks you a question you don't feel comfortable answering. How can you be honest without sharing private information?
You can say, “I don't feel comfortable talking about that,” or “I'd rather not answer.”
Why can telling one lie sometimes lead to more lies?
A person may need to create additional lies to cover up the first lie or keep their story consistent.
What is the difference between keeping a secret, protecting someone's privacy, and lying? Give an example of each.
You made a serious mistake and you know you could get in trouble if you tell the truth. Why might telling the truth still be the better choice?
Telling the truth is usually the better choice because it shows responsibility and helps people trust you. Even if there is a consequence, being honest gives you the chance to take responsibility, fix the mistake, and rebuild trust.
You accidentally damage something that belongs to someone else, but nobody saw you do it. What should you do, and what could happen if you lie?
Tell the person what happened and take responsibility. Lying could damage trust and potentially lead to a bigger consequence if the truth is discovered.
Your best friend asks you to lie to an adult to help them avoid getting in trouble. What would you do? Explain why.
Don't lie for your friend. Explain that you care about them but aren't comfortable lying. You can encourage them to tell the truth themselves.
Someone lies to you about something small several times. Nothing they lied about was very serious. Why might you still have trouble trusting them?
Trust depends on honesty and consistency. Even small repeated lies can make you question whether you can believe that person in the future.
Is telling the truth always the right thing to do? Explain your answer and give an example of a situation where telling the truth might be difficult.
yes, honesty is important, but being honest doesn't mean sharing every piece of information with everyone. You can be truthful while also respecting privacy and safety. For example, telling the truth about making a mistake may be difficult because you're worried about getting in trouble, but taking responsibility is usually better than lying.