Children are not born with integrity, or the behaviors we associate with it like honesty, honor, respect, authenticity, social responsibility and the courage to stand up for what they believe is right. It is derived through a process of cultural socialization-influences from all spheres of child’s life. In their school environments students acquire these values and behaviors from adult role models and peers and in particular through an understanding of the principals of academic integrity.When students learn integrity in classroom settings, it helps them apply similar principles to the other aspects of their lives.
