TRUTH IS THE SOURCE OF HAPPINESS
I
have two children. Each of my children has been brought up having the
importance of truthfulness drummed into them from an early age. Today, all two
of them are inflexible truth tellers. They are completely honest. I can ask
them any question and they will always tell me the truth.
When
they were growing up, I made them each a promise. I said, “You will never get
into trouble with me for telling the truth.” And I kept my word. When they did something
foolish, as all children do, I would listen to their stories without judging or
criticizing and then ask, “Well, what did you learn?” They soon learned that
they could always tell the truth and never suffer criticism or disapproval. They
loved it.
Sometimes they fool around, but all I have to
do is ask them for the truth and they will always give it to me, whatever it
is. I’m very proud of them. It is absolutely amazing how much better relationships
are between parents and children when they absolutely trust each other.
BY
PETER
FELISTER
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