Jump for true
Say simple sentences: 'Snow is white', 'Cats bark'. If the sentence is true, your child jumps; if not, they crouch down. Then swap roles.
Week 1 · Character
Honesty
Telling the truth, even when it is hard, builds trust.
Open sampleWhy it matters
Honesty is the foundation of trust in a family and in friendship. A child who knows they will not be punished for telling the truth does not hide mistakes and learns from them. Every small truth shows them that their word matters.
Family talk
- Why do you think people sometimes don't tell the truth?
- How do you feel about someone who always tells you the truth?
- Has it ever been hard for you to tell the truth? What helped you?
Tip for parents
When your child admits a mistake, first thank them for being honest, then calmly talk about what happens next. Keep your own small promises and avoid 'little lies' in front of your child, such as 'Tell them I'm not home'.
Every evening this week, recall a moment when someone in the family told the truth even though it wasn't easy, and thank them.
Activities of the week
2–6 years
Two faces
Draw two circles: a calm face in one and a worried face in the other. Ask: 'Which face do we look like when we tell the truth? And when we hide something?'
7–11 years
Two endings to one story
Start a story: 'Somon broke his mother's favourite cup…' Your child writes or tells two endings: in one Somon hides it, in the other he tells the truth. Compare which ending leaves the hero feeling better.
Interview a grandparent
Your child asks a grandparent or an older relative: 'Was it ever hard for you to tell the truth, but it turned out well?' Write down the answer together in two or three sentences.
12–18 years
Honesty journal
For three days, your teen notes moments when they were tempted to bend the truth — to exaggerate, keep quiet or flatter — and what they chose. At the end, they reflect: which moment was hardest, and why?
The trust graph
Your teen draws a simple graph of how trust in a friend or a company grows over time and how far one lie can drop it. Discuss: how long does it take to build trust, and how long to lose it?