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Article: TELLING TRUTH PAVES THE PATH TO INTEGRITY.(Lifestyle)
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- Seattle Post-Intelligencer
- Article date:
- September 14, 1998
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``Liar, liar, pants on fire . . .'' It's a classic playground chant, and a bit of singsong that, unfortunately, describes far too many grown-ups - adults who should be role models for our children. Adults like us.
And as America struggles with the debate over what does and what does not constitute truth from the uppermost reaches of the White House itself, it's a good time to consider the question from a dad's perspective:
What is honesty? Integrity? Responsibility?
As dads, it's up to us to be leaders, to set the standard. That means telling the truth even when it's difficult. Our dedication to honesty is an integral part of our self-worth. It ...