Seeking honesty

What is it that we seek in honesty?

What kind of child is truly honest?

A child without pretense, without crookedness or habits

Is it not a desire for ease of nurturing on the side of the nurturer?

 

Simple honesty

A child untouched by artificiality, in their natural state

Is it a plus not to be falsely loyal?

Innocent simplicity

A child sincere in their emotions, warm-hearted and without deception

Do we seek warmth from children?

Integrity

A child with a true and honest heart

Is it easy to have straightforward and honest feelings without any hidden agenda?

Obedience

A child who does not rebel and is in sync with society

Is it about not being cunning?

Gentleness

A child who is calm and gentle

Is it about not rebelling and obeying quietly?

Mildness

A kind and gentle child

Should we decorate them like dolls?

 

I want them to become honest children

It's the selfish opinion of adults, right?

Are we asking them to adapt to adult convenience?

Are we asking them to act as adults wish?

There are many adults who can't even be honest

Isn't becoming an adult about stripping away honesty?

As adults, being able to conform to society is both necessary and deceitful

So I want them to remain pure at least while they are children

 

I may be raising children without fully understanding why I must raise them to be honest

Children are smart, they read adults' facial expressions and emotions and learn honesty as they grow into adults

They grow to be like adults because they learn honesty from adults.