This month we are talking about honesty. Honesty means; “straightforward and truthful in words and in action.” It isn’t always easy to know how honest we should be. Different people have different views on what choice is the right one for them. Below, give your thoughts on the following dilemmas. Your friend gives you a shirt that you don’t like. S/he asks what you think. Would A you be honest? Why? ______________________________________ person you just met asks is you for your You address. Would Safety important. shouldn’t giveyou be honest? e l It’s a family rule that I don’t give personal information out to Why? No; __________________________________________________ p am strangers. Safety is important. x _______________________________________________________ E _______________________________________________________
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Your teacher/coach asked if you practiced at home. If you did, you would be able to play a new fun game today. You did not practice. Would you be honest? Why? ______________________________ ____________________________________________________
You are planning a surprise party for your parent on Saturday. When your parent asks what you are doing on Saturday, would you be honest? Why? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
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Your friend gives you an itchy sweater that you really don’t like for your birthday. S/he asks if you like it. Would you be honest? Why? ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________