Summary
In this episode of the Stand Up Mom podcast, Caroline Holzberger discusses the importance of teaching children key values such as honesty, integrity, and honor. She emphasizes the need for parents to actively engage in discussions about these values and to model them in their own behavior. Through personal anecdotes and practical tips, Caroline encourages parents to create an environment where truthfulness is valued and to address the challenges of parenting in today's society.
Takeaways
Honesty is foundational for wisdom in parenting.
Children innately know how to lie; teaching honesty is essential.
Using vocabulary related to honesty regularly reinforces its importance.
Integrity involves being truthful to oneself and others.
Parents should check scripture to guide their values.
Living your truth can be misleading; there is one absolute truth.
Modeling honesty and integrity is crucial for children.
Discussing media and its messages can teach critical thinking.
Parents should not shelter children from reality but prepare them for it.
Emphasizing truth helps combat societal pressures and expectations.
