Teaching Honesty

Teaching honesty to children should not always be based on “catching” your child in a lie. Here are some ideas you can use anytime.

Truth or Lie?
(Adapted from: ValuesParenting.com)

Try this game to emphasize that truth is based on facts and to make sure your child understands the difference between truth and lies.

Use actions to demonstrate a fact. Then, make a statement to see if your child can tell you if it’s true or not.

For example:
Point to your head and say: This is my foot. (Not true)
Eat a cookie and say: I didn’t eat the cookie. (Not true)
Spill some milk on the table and say: I spilled the milk. (True)

Or, use facts that children know.

For example:
I have the world’s biggest swimming pool at my house. (Not true)
Eggs come from chickens. (True)
Our TV is as big as the screen at the movies. (Not true)
The sky is green. (Not true)

Talk about what makes these statements true or false. Why is it better to tell the truth than to tell a lie?

Stories About Honesty
There are many stories that will help you talk about the good reasons to tell the truth and why lying does not work.

“The Boy Who Cried Wolf”
This classic story tells of the young shepherd who cried “wolf” to see if the villagers would come help protect his sheep. The villagers all came running to the field, but there was no wolf. The boy cried “wolf” twice more, the villagers came running, and still there was no wolf. Everyone went back to the village grumbling.

Then, the shepherd saw the wolf coming over the hill and began to shout, “Wolf! Wolf! Wolf!” But, no one came. They knew the boy had lied several times before. They could no longer believe or trust the boy. So, the wolf ran away with all the sheep.

Note: Check out “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” on PBS’ Between the Lions.
“The Empty Pot” by Demi (1990, Henry Holt and Company)
In this Chinese tale, a young boy named Ping is an excellent gardener. His flowers and vegetables are always the most wonderful. Imagine how excited he was when the old Emperor called all the young people together and said, “Whoever grows the most beautiful flower from the seed I give you, will become Emperor.”

Each young person got a pot and a seed from the Emperor and went home to make the flower grow. Ping watered the seed, gave it fresh soil, fertilized it, but still no flower grew. When it was time to bring the pots and flowers back to the Emperor, Ping’s seed had not grown at all. But, all the other pots were filled with beautiful flowers.

The Emperor looks at each flower. Then, he stops at Ping’s empty pot and smiles. “You will be the next Emperor. The seeds I gave everyone would not grow. You are the only one who was honest and brought back the pot with the seed you had received.”

Note: Check out “The Good Seed” on PBS’ Between the Lions.
Books: After reading each book, talk with your child about why these stories came out all right in the end.

Franklin Fibs by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark (1992, Scholastic Paperbacks)
Franklin fibs and finds himself embarrassed and in trouble.

The Berenstain Bears and the Truth by Stan and Jan Berenstain (1983, Random House Books for Young Readers)
Brother and Sister Bear lie to Mama when they accidentally break a lamp. And, the lie grows bigger and bigger.

Comments from readers

As a service academy graduate, I was priveledged to count former boy scouts and eagle scouts as my classmates. I found these former scouts to be confident, courageous, intelligent and well equipped to become leaders in today's military as well as in the civilian world. Depsite the turmoil the Scouting programs have been through, I still see it as a very good opportunity for youngsters to learn the very skills highlighted in this article.Aug 8, 2007vdancer says:
I was a Girl Scout in two different towns growing up. I loved it. Scouting gave me exposure to the outdoors, music and songs of American and the world, a social circle of other girls and their families, and lots of fun doing community service and projects. Maybe it sounds crazy, but I loved the uniforms too...I thought they were beautiful! Maybe today's children are getting these experiences through other programs at school, home or the community - I certainly hope so! Jul 26, 2008musheer riaz says:
I need some good advice to run a scout team in my school in india as a scout master.

Scout's Honor: A Century of Creating Leaders

Be prepared: this week, the Scouts are having a birthday! In honor of the one hundredth anniversary of the Scouting Movement, Boy and Girl Scouts the world over recited the Scout Oath at sunrise on August 1st, marking the strength and success of an organization started a century ago this month.

In August of 1907, Robert Baden-Powell, a British Army officer, created his landmark scouting program, which would later grow to include 28 million Scouts in 155 countries worldwide. Inspired by his military experience, where the soldiers who were self-reliant, resourceful, and responsible succeeded far beyond the call of duty, Baden-Powell decided to introduce these skills to British boys, and the movement soon spread like an expertly kindled wildfire.

Whether your children are seasoned Scouts or not, Scouting's centenary is the perfect opportunity to celebrate its basic principles. Creating confident, responsible, and principled individuals is Scouting's mission – and a parent's goal too! Here are some suggestions to give your child's life skills a boost:

Self-reliance. When kids feel competent, their self-confidence will make a major leap. Teach your child practical skills that will last them a lifetime, such as how to kindle a fire, change a tire, or pitch a tent on their own. These life skills could come in handy anytime, anywhere, whether it's on a mountaintop or in your backyard.

Character. Encourage your child to go out of their way to help others. Need ideas? How about mowing Mrs. Henderson's lawn or helping with her groceries? A little help goes a long way.

Dexterity. While waving a Wii may improve your child's motor skills, go back in time for some old-fashioned finger-work. Show your child how to whittle a piece of wood or stitch a holey shirt, and teach them practical skills while practicing their hand-eye coordination.

Camaraderie. Have a sleep-over to facilitate friendships. A fun activity to get kids closer is to tape a piece of paper on each child's back, and have each child write something that they like about the others on that their pages. Then, each child gets a list of anonymous compliments from their best buddies.

Responsibility. Sooner or later, kids need to take responsibility: for their actions, for their words, and especially for the environment. Teach your child to be responsible for the world around him by planting a tree, cleaning up litter, or going on a recycling rampage.

Why Kids Cheat and How to Stop It

These days, it seems like cheating is everywhere, from the baseball diamond to the classroom. With stories of professional dishonesty and performance-enhancing drugs permeating the adult world, it's no wonder that studies show academic cheating among children and teens on the rise. But while cheating on a test or plagiarizing an essay may seem a quick way to get a leg up, students are actually holding themselves back from the type of meaningful learning that will serve them best in life.

So how can parents keep kids from cheating in a society that seems to stress winning at any cost? According to Eric Anderman, Professor of Educational Psychology at The Ohio State University and co-editor of the book Psychology of Academic Cheating, the trick is to diminish the motivations that drive cheating in the first place.

“Kids cheat when they become stressed,” explains Anderman, who says that as the pressure to get good grades and high test scores increases, so does the incidence of cheating. Anderman says that although children who cheat in school do not fit any defined profile, they're usually students “who are much more focused on getting good grades and extrinsically motivated rather than intrinsically motivated by a desire to learn.”

That means that the more pressure students feel, the more likely they are to resort to cheating. And although pen-and-paper notes and other familiar methods are still very much in use, cell phones and PDAs have opened up new opportunities for students gunning for top grades. “Obviously with more technology there are more methods kids use to cheat,” says Anderman. Browsing the Internet during a test, texting solutions or taking photos of answer sheets and messaging them to friends are all possible in the digital age, and enforcement of no phone policies can be tough for teachers.

Using technology as a cheating aid may be new, but cheating has been around a long time, and it probably won't go away anytime soon. However, there are things that parents can do to help make sure their children get the most out of their education by getting past the impulse to cheat.

Take Pressure Off. Kids often cheat because they see it as the only way to measure up to high expectations. Although it's good to expect the most from your kids, make it clear that you expect them to do their best, not be the best.
Avoid Extrinsic Motivation. Praising your child every time he comes home with a good grade is standard parenting procedure, but make sure that you're sending the right message. Avoid punishing your child for low grades and rewarding him for high ones. Instead, emphasize the concept of effort by recognizing the hard work he put into his work, and encouraging better effort in problem areas.
Talk About It. “One of the most important things parents can do is talk to kids about how they are feeling academically and whether they are feeling stressed,” says Anderman. Opening up a dialogue about tough classes does more than inform you about where your child is struggling: he'll know that you're on his side when it comes to that killer math test or demanding paper, and be more likely to come to you with problems rather then dealing with them the wrong way.
Prep for Peer Pressure. Whether your child is involved in cheating or not, she will feel pressure to participate from peers at school, from friends asking to copy a last minute lab report to students passing notes across her desk during a test. Make sure she knows that by saying “No” now, she's not only helping herself, but helping others in the long run.
Know the News. Sports stars, politicians, and high-powered businesspeople are constantly in the news over all kinds of misbehavior, from doping and lying to insider trading and fraud. Use these cases as “teachable moments” to talk about moral values, and emphasize that even though some people act dishonestly to get ahead, it's still not okay for you or your child to do the same.
Set a Good Example. Think your teen doesn't notice what you do? Think again. Younger kids may mimic a parent's behavior, but older adolescents will jump on hypocrisy wherever they see it. Either way, it's best to be a role model for your kids, and that means putting the brakes on “white” lies and shortcuts to get what you want the easy way. Be sure to share personal stories about cheating and lying with your child, too: it's important to show that you're not so perfect after all!
Although pressure to perform is an increasing focus for students, your child shouldn't feel that cheating is the only way to get ahead. Through hard work, good communication, and a desire to learn, your child will become a better learner and a better citizen for life.

Why Kids Cheat and How to Stop It

These days, it seems like cheating is everywhere, from the baseball diamond to the classroom. With stories of professional dishonesty and performance-enhancing drugs permeating the adult world, it's no wonder that studies show academic cheating among children and teens on the rise. But while cheating on a test or plagiarizing an essay may seem a quick way to get a leg up, students are actually holding themselves back from the type of meaningful learning that will serve them best in life.

So how can parents keep kids from cheating in a society that seems to stress winning at any cost? According to Eric Anderman, Professor of Educational Psychology at The Ohio State University and co-editor of the book Psychology of Academic Cheating, the trick is to diminish the motivations that drive cheating in the first place.

“Kids cheat when they become stressed,” explains Anderman, who says that as the pressure to get good grades and high test scores increases, so does the incidence of cheating. Anderman says that although children who cheat in school do not fit any defined profile, they're usually students “who are much more focused on getting good grades and extrinsically motivated rather than intrinsically motivated by a desire to learn.”

That means that the more pressure students feel, the more likely they are to resort to cheating. And although pen-and-paper notes and other familiar methods are still very much in use, cell phones and PDAs have opened up new opportunities for students gunning for top grades. “Obviously with more technology there are more methods kids use to cheat,” says Anderman. Browsing the Internet during a test, texting solutions or taking photos of answer sheets and messaging them to friends are all possible in the digital age, and enforcement of no phone policies can be tough for teachers.

Using technology as a cheating aid may be new, but cheating has been around a long time, and it probably won't go away anytime soon. However, there are things that parents can do to help make sure their children get the most out of their education by getting past the impulse to cheat.

Take Pressure Off. Kids often cheat because they see it as the only way to measure up to high expectations. Although it's good to expect the most from your kids, make it clear that you expect them to do their best, not be the best.
Avoid Extrinsic Motivation. Praising your child every time he comes home with a good grade is standard parenting procedure, but make sure that you're sending the right message. Avoid punishing your child for low grades and rewarding him for high ones. Instead, emphasize the concept of effort by recognizing the hard work he put into his work, and encouraging better effort in problem areas.
Talk About It. “One of the most important things parents can do is talk to kids about how they are feeling academically and whether they are feeling stressed,” says Anderman. Opening up a dialogue about tough classes does more than inform you about where your child is struggling: he'll know that you're on his side when it comes to that killer math test or demanding paper, and be more likely to come to you with problems rather then dealing with them the wrong way.
Prep for Peer Pressure. Whether your child is involved in cheating or not, she will feel pressure to participate from peers at school, from friends asking to copy a last minute lab report to students passing notes across her desk during a test. Make sure she knows that by saying “No” now, she's not only helping herself, but helping others in the long run.
Know the News. Sports stars, politicians, and high-powered businesspeople are constantly in the news over all kinds of misbehavior, from doping and lying to insider trading and fraud. Use these cases as “teachable moments” to talk about moral values, and emphasize that even though some people act dishonestly to get ahead, it's still not okay for you or your child to do the same.
Set a Good Example. Think your teen doesn't notice what you do? Think again. Younger kids may mimic a parent's behavior, but older adolescents will jump on hypocrisy wherever they see it. Either way, it's best to be a role model for your kids, and that means putting the brakes on “white” lies and shortcuts to get what you want the easy way. Be sure to share personal stories about cheating and lying with your child, too: it's important to show that you're not so perfect after all!
Although pressure to perform is an increasing focus for students, your child shouldn't feel that cheating is the only way to get ahead. Through hard work, good communication, and a desire to learn, your child will become a better learner and a better citizen for life.

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Bahawalpur Bahawalpur is 889 kms from Karachi. The founder of the state of Bahawalpur was Nawab Bahawal Khan Abbasi I. The Abbasi family ruled over the State for more than 200 years (1748 to 1954). During the rule of the last Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V, Bahawalpur State was merged with Pakistan in 1954. Bahawalpur was formerly the capital of the state and now is the District and Divisional Headquarters of Bahawalpur Division.
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Bahawalpur Museum Bahawalpur has a modest museum having a fine collection of coins, medals, postage stamps of former State of Bahawalpur, manuscripts, documents, inscriptions, wood carvings, camel skin paintings, historical models and stone carving etc. of Islamic and pre-Islamic period. There is a complete set of medals of all classes issued by the ex-state to its military officers/civilians and to other important citizens of the ex-State.
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Adamwahan Bridge Bahawalpur is also the site of the Adamwahan (Empress) Bridge, the only railway bridge over the Sutlej River in Pakistan.
Palaces Two of the three palaces of the Nawabs - the Nur Mahal and Gulzar Mahal - are located in Bahawalpur.An Italian-style Nur Mahal palace of the ex-rulers of Bahawalpur, a small museum, and Gulzar Mahal, which presents beautiful synthesis of traditional and Islamic architecture, are worth seeing.
Patt East of Bahawalpur is the Patt, or Bar, a tract of land considerably higher than the adjoining valley. It is chiefly desert irrigated by the Sutlej inundation canals and yields crops of wheat, cotton, and sugarcane.
Dring Stadium Bahawalpur has one of the best Stadiums in Pakistan having fine cricket ground, two football grounds, one basketball ground and six lawn tennis courts and a covered swimming pool. The hockey stadium is considered to be the second best in the country after Karachi stadium. It can accommodate 13,000 people. It is at this stadium that the great Hanif Muhammad known as the 'little master' in cricket made 499 not out in first class cricket, which remained an unbeaten record in the world for a very long time.
Shrine of Muluk Shah The Shrine of Muluk Shah, a popular saint of his time, is located in the city and visited by devotees on every Thursday, Ashura and Eid days. A small fair is also held here annually.
Jamia Masjid Al-Sadiq It was made by Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V at the elevation of more than 12 feet from earth. It can house 50,000 to 60,000 people at a time, during the Eid festivals. It is a well reputed mosque in Pakistan.
Educational Institutions The city is the seat of several educational institutions such as:» Islamia University established in 1975» Quaid-e Azam Medical College» Sadiq Public School (SPS)» Sadiq Egerton College» Other Govt. Institutes (Schools and Colleges)» In fact, Bahawalpur is an important agricultural training and educational center.

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