Problem of Confidence and its Loss – the Role of a Family in Instilling Truthfulness
Problem of Confidence and its Loss – the Role of a Family in Instilling Truthfulness
Author(s): Grzegorz IgnatowskiSubject(s): Philosophy, Ethics / Practical Philosophy
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: confidence; ethics; honesty; lie
Summary/Abstract: Confidence is one of the most essential elements which no social or professional group can exist without. As feature of character it is required in someone’s private, social and professional life. In all our relationships we lose it due to telling lies. Lies accompany our personal life on all its stages. Already three-year old children tell lies to satisfy their parents, check whether they are able to realize they are deceived or to demonstrate their dominance over them. Teachers and ethicists differentiate between useful didactic lies and ruthless and cynical comments harmful to others. Because of emotional ties and close relationships, a family is the best environment where a child should be taught to despise lies and respect trust.
Journal: Pedagogika Rodziny
- Issue Year: 4/2014
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 15-22
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English