Sincerity of Our Society

Sure honor codes are important in school and all, but it seems as if a similar idea has to be implemented within the entire society. Essentially every interaction between individuals in this era lacks a valid sense of trust. If I leave my friend’s house early because I’m tired, she assumes I have other plans that I’m ditching her for, despite the fact that I specifically told her I was going home in order to restore my sleep schedule. It’s a parallel situation when my mom tells me to clean my room, which I instantly do after she asks. Yet, she is still sure to verify every inch of my room before letting me leave the house, as if I lied about completing such a simple task. Even within relationships, when a girl isn’t able to hangout because she already has plans, her partner will often slam her with questions in order to ensure that she is being truthful. 

Yes, it’s okay for individuals to casually verify that another isn’t lying, but the obsessive actions aforementioned are truly unnecessary. An honor code within our society could help resolve this issue, where individuals, whether being partners, friends, or family, would establish that the care and virtue within their relationship allows for them to faithfully trust each other. This simple confrontation can prevent the stress that some may feel from a lack of trust, and even bring two closer together by adding a virtuous nature to their relationship. 

Of course people can ignore this system, just like how students often disregard the honor code of their own school, but cheating will significantly damage that individual because he or she will no longer be regarded as sincerely, thus harming his or her future relationships as well.