Lying is a bad habit that only gets you into more trouble.
Talking Points:
- Types of lies:
- Big fat lie. These are easy to spot. It’s when someone tells you something that is totally not true.
- Bending the truth. This is a little harder to spot. It’s when someone tells you something truthful but adds something to it that isn’t true or leaves something out to make the story sound better.
- Spreading rumors. This is when someone tells a lie about someone to others because they want to hurt them.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Why do we want to lie sometimes?
- What does it mean to trust someone and how does lying make it impossible to trust?
- Share a time you bent the truth. Why did you choose to exaggerate a little?
- Why are rumors so hurtful? How can you kindly stop someone from spreading a rumor you know isn’t true?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
