One main reason honesty is so important to me is because growing up up there was eight of us kids and I was the middle child. The one that got all the hand-me-down clothes and the one that got blamed for everything he didn’t even do. I spent a lot of time being punished for things I did not do.
The second reason is because I hate the feeling of being let down. If I tell you I’m going to do something I do it. If I make a promise I don’t break it. I grew up in a broken home. Mom and dad were divorced and there was lots of people in and out of my childhood. Lots of people that told me they would do this, lots of people that told me they would take me to do that, lots of people that never did what they said or promised they were going to do. I remember always getting let down as a kid and I told myself I wasn’t going to do it to anybody because I didn’t like the way it made me feel. I am so brutally honest I will either hurt your feelings or get myself into trouble. Oh and I’m not afraid to be told no. I always ask before I take anything and I make my kids do the same. I often tell them don’t be afraid to be told no, don’t hide things from me if you come to me and tell me straight up I’m not going to get mad but if I find out you’re lying and trying to hide things from me, I’m going to be pissed, and anytime somebody tells my children they are going to do something I always tell them don’t ever make my child a promise you’re not going to keep and if you do we’re going to have issues. Also I always hold myself accountable. If I screw up I am not afraid to admit it.
Uncle Donkeys Tales 