Character Counts - Trust
Be Trustworthy
Be honest
Don’t deceive, cheat or steal
Be reliable – do what you say you will do
Have the courage to do the right thing
Build a good reputation.
Be loyal – stand by your family, friends and country.
Suggestions for parents:
Defining Trustworthiness: Trustworthiness is being honest and telling the truth. Trustworthy people do what they say they will do. They do what they know is right even if it is hard to do so. A trustworthy person is a loyal friend.
What Can Parents Do To Promote Trustworthiness?
- Teach your child by word and example. Avoid dishonesty, especially in front of your child and never ask your child to lie for you.
- Encourage honesty even when it may cause your child to get into trouble. Praise efforts to be honest and point out good examples whenever you see them.
- Keep your commitments, be on time and do what you say you will do, especially when your child is involved.
- Teach that people need the courage to say "no" when friends ask them to do something that seems wrong. Explain it is wrong to ask a friend to be untrustworthy.
This is only one of the six pillars of character. View our other character pages: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.