What is integrity, and why should students care about it, anyway?
Talking Points:
- Integrity is being the same person everywhere you are. The word integrity comes from same word as “integer” which is defined as “a whole number, not a fraction.”
- Having integrity pays off in the long run, even if it’s not noticed when you’re younger. In the end, people will trust you as they recognize that you are a person of integrity.
- Integrity has to grow like a muscle. Grow it by take an inventory of where you’ve failed in the past, set goals, and surround yourself with others who have integrity.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What does it mean to you to be the same person everywhere you are? Give an example.
- Think of someone you know that doesn’t have very much integrity. Describe what you notice about them.
- What are some areas in your life where you could have more integrity? Set one or two “integrity goals”.
- Make a list of a few friends who have integrity. Make a separate list of friends or acquaintances who lack integrity. What will you do with those lists?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
