Today, while mowing one of my lawns, I noticed there was some gravel in the backyard. I made sure to turn the mower off before going through that area so I wouldn’t risk throwing any rocks. As I was weed eating, I happened to notice a crack in the window of a vehicle parked in the yard. Even though I wasn’t sure where it came from, I wanted to do the right thing. I left a note for the car owner explaining that I had noticed the crack and that, if it had been caused by my mower or weed eater , I wanted to take responsibility. Just a moment ago, she called to let me know the crack had been there before I arrived and that it wasn’t caused by me. I truly appreciated her honesty. The lesson i want kids to know from this : always choose accountability. Even when you’re not sure, it’s better to be upfront, honest, and willing to take responsibility than to walk away wondering. Your character is defined by what you do when no one is watching.