From Right From Wrong: Instilling A Sense Of Integrity In Your Child by Michael Riera and Joseph Di Prisco:
Integrity begets integrity – and in very down-to-earth ways. Sane, creative, and compassionate parenting is consistently rooted in the practice of integrity. As parents, we know we are in integrity when:
We stand our ground but are ready when the ground shifts underneath the feet of our children. That means we ask questions and listen carefully to the answers as well as the silences; that also means we freely admit our mistakes and make generous allowance for kids being kids.
We commit ourselves wholeheartedly to the process (discipline, education, relationships) while at the same time emphasizing absolutely the health and safety of our children. Kids need limits. They thrive within boundaries, and they need protection from making poor choices.
We stay strong before the spectacle of imperfection but never let ourselves or our children give in to discouragement.
We remember not to take personally any instances of failure or letdown, but we also make sure to give credit to our children when they do the right thing for the right reason.
