Teach your child about Integrity
Posted: November 27, 2009The world has defined integrity in a very different way. It has eroded the actually meaning of this word. Integrity : Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. The news we read, the actions and behavior of people around us, the radio broadcasters and the so called ” Idols” of the generation are not showing signs that most of them are without integrity. Lying becomes a way of life to them. Speaking out words without a sincerity and a heart to mean it is common in everyday of our lives.I wonder how do our children picking up these behavior and registering them into their little pure mind ? If parents do not provide a good model and is also acting and behaving in non- integrity manners, the child will grow up in that manner too !Warning to parents who think it is alright to tell white lies to your child. Example: When your child ask a very innocent question and you do not have the answer. Do not lie, speak the truth. Tell them you do not know but let’s go and find out together. If your child observe a fact and a integrity behavior and share with you. Do not throw him your essay of what integrity is. ( ask yourself what is your own definition and what has you done ) You may ask your child what does he think and how should it be done. From then, you will know if correction will be needed or encouragement will be needed.Recently at work, I have encountered some issues that related to integrity issue. My heart is telling me that is not right, however, my mind is telling me stop being so poky to interfere with that matter or worst be like the rest of them, as instructed to cover up. It was a heart tussle issue that bother me for many months. However, I have gotten the solution to this. It is not man’s way or management’s ways. It is my own principle and consciousness. I asked myself if I ever able to walk upright knowing that my values and principles are not violated and I have not regrets of telling them “no ” even to the extend of losing my job or being eliminated as ” aliens” or misfits. My answer is I will not confront to the their ways. I want to hold my head up high and stick to my principles and values and integrity in everything that I do and not confront under pressure from the current environment.After I see the light of this, by Grace of God and through reading and mediating on His Words, my burden now is light. I also knew no matter what and who I know my model is from God. I want my child to have integrity and that principles should be from God’s Words ( Biblical principles ) and more importantly is to walk the talk and follow it. Be bold and not afraid of what the world says about you.My breakthrough is my strength to teach my child right and to bring her up morally ethical with integrity. This is more important that anything else.
