Make your
children
whole
people
B
People feel more appreciative and safer
when they see examples of integrity
and honesty around them; to them it is
a beautiful gift.
Being a whole person means
being true to your feelings,
values, and decisions. Like
all character strengths, integrity provides benefits to
yourself and others. Whole people like
others more, inspire greater confidence, receive better cooperation, feel better about themselves, experience less
chronic stress, have better psychological
wellbeing, and possess greater emotional stability.
Integrity is very important in the family and is essential to become a trustworthy son, daughter, mother, father,
husband, wife, and even friend. For
example, at school, you decide not to
cheat on an exam; at work, you fulfill your
responsibilities and commitments; with
your children, you keep your promises.
Foster integrity in your family and
make your children whole people.
Some recommendations that may help
include:
DMake it clear to your children that
they should always tell the truth. Do
everything possible to ensure children
feel comfortable expressing their true
feelings and what they believe is true.
Many children tell lies when they do something bad out of fear of punishment.
Be firm when disciplining children, but
make it clear that you worry about them
so they have no fear of talking to you.
DGive a good example. Give a good
example kids learn more by watching
their parents and authority figures than
they think. A child stops telling the truth
when one of their parents does n