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Honesty -

Living Values Activities for Children Ages 8-14

Adapted from LVE's Living Values Activities for Children Ages 8-14

Read the following story.
Long ago, in this very kingdom, there lived an Emperor who loved nature. Anything he planted burst into bloom. Up came flowers, bushes and even big fruit trees, as if by magic! Of everything in nature, he loved flowers most of all, and he tended his own garden every day. But the Emperor was very old, and he needed to choose a successor to the throne. Who would his successor be? And how would the Emperor decide? As the Emperor loved flowers so much, he decided that flowers would help him choose.
The next day, a proclamation was issued: ?All men, women, boys, and girls throughout the land are to come to the palace.? The news created great excitement throughout the land.
In a village not far from here, there lived a young girl named Serena. Serena had always wanted to visit the palace and see the Emperor, and so she decided to go. She was glad she went. How magnificent the palace was! It was made from gold and was studded with jewels of every colour and type - diamonds, rubies, emeralds, opals and amethysts. How the palace gleamed and sparkled! Serena felt that she had always known this place. She walked through the palace doors into the Great Hall where she was overwhelmed by all the people. It was so noisy. ?The whole kingdom must be here!? she said to herself.
There then boomed the sound of at least 100 trumpets announcing the arrival of the Emperor. All fell silent. The Emperor entered, clutching what looked like a small box. How fine he looked - so noble and elegant! He circled the Great Hall, greeting each and every person and presenting something to each one. Serena was curious about the small box. ?What was inside?? she wondered. ?What was he giving to everyone??
At last, the Emperor reached Serena. She curtsied and then watched as the Emperor reached into the small box and presented her with a flower seed. When Serena received the seed, she became the happiest girl of all.
Then the sound of trumpets filled the Great Hall once more, and all became silent. The Emperor announced: ?Whoever can show me the most beautiful flowers in a year?s time will succeed me to the throne!?
Serena left for home filled with wonder over the palace and the Emperor, clutching the flower seed carefully in her hand. She was certain she could grow the most beautiful flower. She filled a flower pot with rich soil, planted the seed carefully, and watered it every day. She couldn?t wait to see it sprout, grow, and blossom into a magnificent flower!
Days passed, but nothing grew in the pot. Serena was worried. She transferred the seed into a bigger pot; filled it with the best quality, richest soil she could find; and watered it twice a day, every day. Days, weeks and months passed, but still nothing happened. By and by the whole year passed. Finally Spring came, and it was time to return once more to the palace. Serena was heartbroken that she had no flower to show the Emperor - not even a little sprout. She thought that everyone would laugh at her because all she had to show for the whole year?s effort was a pot of lifeless soil! How could she face the Emperor with nothing?
Her friend stopped by on his way to the palace, holding a great big flower. ?Serena! You?re not going to the Emperor with an empty pot, are you?? said the friend. ?Couldn?t you grow a great big flower like mine!?
Serena?s father, having overheard this, put his arm around Serena and consoled her. ?It is up to you whether you go or not,? said her father. ?You did your best, Serena, and your best is good enough to present to the Emperor.?
Even though she felt reluctant to go, Serena also knew she must not disrespect the Emperor?s wishes. Besides, she also wanted to see the Emperor and the palace again! And so Serena traveled once more to the palace, holding the pot of soil in her hands.
The Emperor was happy to see the Great Hall filled with his subjects, all proudly displaying their beautiful flowers, all eagerly hoping to be chosen. How beautiful all the flowers were! Flowers were of every shape, size, and colour. The Emperor examined each flower carefully and thoroughly, one by one. Serena, who was hiding in a corner with her head bowed down, wondered how he could choose, since they were all so lovely. Finally, the Emperor came to Serena. Serena dared not look at the Emperor. ?Why did you bring an empty pot?? the Emperor asked Serena.
?Your Majesty,? said Serena. ?I planted the seed you gave me and I watered it every day, but it didn?t sprout. I put it in a better pot with better soil, but still it didn?t sprout. I tended it all year long, but nothing grew. So today I brought an empty pot without a flower. It was the best I could do.?
When the Emperor heard those words, a smile spread slowly over his face, and he took Serena by the hand. Serena was frightened. She wondered if she were in some sort of trouble.
The Emperor led her to the front of the Great Hall, and turning to the crowd, he exclaimed: ?I have found my successor - the person worthy of ruling after me!?
Serena was puzzled. ?But your Majesty,? she said, ?I have no flower, just this pot of lifeless earth.?
?Yes, I expected that,? said the Emperor. ?From where everyone else got their seeds, I do not know. The seeds I gave everyone last year had all been roasted. It would have been impossible for any of them to grow. Serena, I admire your great courage and honesty to appear before me with the truth. I reward you with my entire kingdom. You will be the next Empress.?

: While effort has been made to report the author of this story, we have learned from Librarian Pam Crowell, Harte Library, Long Beach, California, USA, that there are many versions of this ancient tale, and the original author is unknown.
Discuss the story, and then discuss it in relationship to the following Reflection Point: A person worthy of confidence is honest and true.
Activity: Ask younger students to draw a picture of one aspect of the tale, or make a few props in preparation for acting out the story during the next lesson. Older students could write a short story on why the Emperor chose the little girl.
Alternative Activity: Ask the students to think about and then discuss in pairs how they would rule their kingdom if they were a king or queen. They can then write some of their ideas.


Think:

Can you think of a time when you were loved for your honesty?
Can you think of a time when you really appreciated someone else?s honesty?

Activity: Write a short personal essay on, ?I was loved for my honesty when _____.? or, ?I like people to be honest because _____.?


Discuss:


How would you feel if a neighbour wanted you to wash his car and said he would give you ____ (Give an appropriate amount of money for the age of the students and the country.), but did not pay you when you
finished?
Was this man being honest? (No)
What do you think the man should have done?
How would you feel if a person said she would pay you for picking fruit from her orchard, but then only paid you half of what she said?
Was this woman being honest?

Say: ?Part of honesty is keeping our word. Our societies run much better when people keep their word.? Ask:


Can you think of other examples of people not keeping their word?
Can you think of examples of people breaking their promises?
How do you feel when people break their promises?
Do you feel you can trust someone who keeps his or her word?
Do you want people to trust you?
Why?

?It?s important to be honest because our relationships are then built on trust. When people are honest and trustworthy, we know we can depend on them.?
?In the same way that it sometimes takes courage to tell the truth ? like when we did something we weren?t supposed to, or when we didn?t do something we were supposed to; it also takes courage to apologize for not keeping a promise.? Ask:


If someone did not keep his or her promise to you, what would you like her or him to say?
If you did not keep your promise to someone, what could you say? Please start your sentence with ?I? and share your feelings.

With older students, ask them to use the previously presented communication skill of: ?I feel _____ when _______ because ______.?

For example, ?I felt badly when I was late because I let you down and I really value your friendship.?
In groups of two, think of three different situations and practise using the above skill.




When appropriate, let your children know you appreciate their honesty.
Share a legend about honesty with your child.
When you detect your child is not telling the truth, tell him or her the truth is important to you. Say: ?Where there is love and truth, honesty should naturally exist. I would like you to tell me the whole truth. I know that it can be hard and can take a lot of courage, but I promise to listen.? After giving that loving but real message, detach and leave. If your child has done something ?bad? which has got him or her into trouble, listen rather than getting mad. If you get mad and beat them when they are in trouble at age 12, they will not come to you if there is bigger trouble later on. Listening allows trust to bloom.
When a child has lied repeatedly, do not question her or him about future particular events, as the child might lie again. Try to figure out what happened, and then say, ? ________ happened, and so your consequence is ________.? Provide a small, logical consequence. On another day, have this child tell you about things you know happened, and praise his or her honesty. Say: ?I appreciate your telling me the truth.? Build up these experiences.
Tell your children the truth. Make it kind and appropriate to their age level, but let them know what is happening when there are changes about which they need to know.
Point out the importance of honesty and the negative consequences of graft. Point out why you do some of the things you do, as appropriate. For example, why you pay a worker a living wage rather than the minimum wage, why it is important to tell the person at the counter when they give back too much change, etc.