Honesty

Honesty means we are truthful in what we say and do. It means people can rely on us and it’s the basis of a trusting relationship. For eight-year-olds, honesty looks like consistently telling the truth, accepting responsibility for their actions, and sharing important information with trusted adults – particularly about situations where they or others may need help. At this age kids understand the difference between telling the truth and lying, but they also want to please adults, so they may lie to hide accidents or misbehavior or to “protect” a friend.