Let's go through each situation and determine which actions are
honest, then complete the fill-in-the-blank sentence at the end.
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1. You broke a glass and your mother asks who broke it?
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You tell her you did it. →
✔ Honest
(This is truthful and takes responsibility.)
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You say you do not know what happened. →
✘ Not honest
(You know you broke it, so saying you don’t know is misleading.)
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You blame your little sister. →
✘ Not honest
(This is lying and unfairly blaming someone else.)
✔ Honest action: *You tell her you did it.*
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2. You really want to play with a friend's toy but it's time to go home.
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You slip the toy in your bag. →
✘ Not honest
(Stealing or taking something without permission is dishonest.)
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You ask to borrow the toy. →
✔ Honest
(Asking first shows respect and honesty.)
✔ Honest action: *You ask to borrow the toy.*
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3. Your mother said you can play video games for 30 minutes but you have to set a timer.
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When the time is almost up, you secretly add more time. →
✘ Not honest
(You're breaking the rule and deceiving yourself and your mom.)
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You stop playing when the timer rings. →
✔ Honest
(Following the rules honestly.)
✔ Honest action: *You stop playing when the timer rings.*
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4. You went to Joey’s house to play and then you decide to go to Kate’s without asking permission. When your dad asks, “Whose house did you play at today?”
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You say, "I played at Joey's alone." →
✘ Not honest
(You didn’t tell the truth about going to Kate’s.)
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You say, "I played at both Joey's and Kate's". →
✔ Honest
(Telling the full truth, even if you didn’t get permission.)
✔ Honest action: *You say, "I played at both Joey's and Kate's".*
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5. Honesty is telling the ____________ and always doing the ____________ thing.
Fill in the blanks:
> Honesty is telling the
truth and always doing the
right thing.
✔ Final answer:
Honesty is telling the *truth* and always doing the *right* thing.
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✔ Summary of Honest Actions:
1.
Tell your mother you broke the glass.
2.
Ask to borrow the toy.
3.
Stop playing when the timer rings.
4.
Say you played at both Joey’s and Kate’s.
5.
Honesty is telling the truth and always doing the right thing.
These choices reflect integrity, accountability, and respect for others — all key parts of being honest.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of honesty worksheets.