King School’s Character Education Trait for September is TRUSTWORTHINESS

A few things you can do at home to teach trustworthiness.

• Watch for trustworthy behavior and show your appreciation.
• Talk to your child about times in your life (and listen to theirs) when it has been hard to be honest or keep promises.
• Develop family rules and consequences. Explain them ahead of time and then use the consequences in a consistent way.
• Model the behavior your want to see in your child.
• Use a teachable moment! Next time you are reading a book with your child, discuss how the characters in the book demonstrated honesty, or how a character kept promises.

Ready to get started? A quick Review of Trustworthiness:

• Be honest
• Don’t deceive, cheat or steal
• Be reliable. Do what you say you’ll do.
• Have the courage to do the right thing.
• Build a good reputation.
• Be loyal. Stand by your family, friends and country.