September Character Trait – Honesty
September 22, 2008
Johnny was walking to the office to deliver some papers for his teacher. On his way, he found a dollar on the hallway floor. What should he do with that dollar? He really wanted to add it to the money he was saving for his new video game, but he knew it did not belong to him. What should he do?
Your English paper is due tomorrow, but you haven’t even started. That’s O.K. You can just Google the topic and get a couple of pages. Is there anything wrong with that? How about copying a video and then selling that copy, or even using a logo without permission?
There are serious consequences for unauthorized use of others’ property. The above examples of ignoring the importance of honesty in everyday life can become a habit that might make a difference in your school success, or even on your job
Remember, your character is how you behave when no one is watching. If you make HONESTY a habit in everything you do, then making the right choice in every circumstance is so much easier. Thinking about what to do with that dollar, or whether you should just copy that reference for your English paper and submit as your own is just not considered. If HONESTY is your habit, you make the right choice, and never have to worry about the consequences.
Teacher’s Action Plan:
· Using these examples, come up with some of your own scenarios that will be relevant to your students.
· Invite the students to give examples of situations in which HONESTY can be critical.
· Discuss the importance of HONESTY in friendships, as well as in school activities.