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Trustworthiness
is being honest, telling the truth, keeping promises, and being loyal so people can trust
you. Trustworthy people don't lie, cheat or steal. They have integrity and the
moral courage to do the right thing and to stand up for their beliefs even when it is
difficult to do so.
What Parents Can Do To Promote Trustworthiness:
- Teach children the importance of trustworthiness by word and example. Ask
yourself "what message am I sending?" Avoid dishonesty, especially in
front of your child.: ("A child's ticket, please, he is only 11.") Never
ask your child to lie for you: ("Tell Grandma I'm in the shower.")
- Encourage honesty even when it may cause your child to get into trouble. Praise efforts
to be honest and point out good examples whenever you see them. Express disappointment for
dishonesty.
- Keep your commitments, be on time and do what you say you will do, especially when your
child is involved.
- Teach that people need the courage to say "no" when friends ask them to do
something that seems wrong. Explain that it is disloyal to ask a friend to be
untrustworthy.
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