3.15 – Being honest with our children
We can all think of a time when we have not been entirely honest with our children. Sometimes they were white lies, or maybe we just wanted to shield them from something we knew would upset them.
Sometimes there is a reason for not telling the truth to children, but most times there are way to tell the truth without upsetting them.
Use your Journal/Diary to write down an example of a stage in their lives when you have been honest with them and why you felt that honesty was the best policy. Then write an example of a time when you were not honest and why you did this.
Being honest with your children is a very personal thing because our family issues and our cultural values are all different. Try whenever possible to be as honest as you can (relating to their ages and understanding).
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