Leading by example with honesty

C

Mar 41 min read

Accidentally got too much change at the grocery store today. Went back to return it even though it was just $7. My son saw the whole thing. Later he asked why I did that when I could've kept it. I told him a man's word and reputation are all he's got in this world. Can't put a price on that.

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JJoshuaNew DadMar 6

This is the stuff that matters. Teaching them to do the right thing when nobody's watching. My oldest is starting to understand this concept and it makes me proud every time.

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RRyanNew DadMar 5

Respect. That's integrity right there and your kids are watching how you handle it. They remember these moments more than you'd think.

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DDavid R.New DadMar 6

How much was the change? Not that it matters for the principle but I always wonder if people would do it for like a dollar versus five bucks.

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