<![CDATA[ABSTRACT Instilling honesty values in early childhood presents a significant pedagogical challenge, given children's limited capacity to grasp abstract moral concepts. Despite extensive studies on children's moral development, research specifically examining the optimization of language as a medium for internalizing honesty in early childhood education (ECE) remains limited. This study aims to analyze the strategic role of language as the primary medium in the internalization of honesty values in early childhood. A systematic literature review was employed with a qualitative descriptive approach. Eleven national scientific articles were selected through identification, screening, and eligibility analysis based on relevance to moral development, persuasive communication, and language politeness in young children. Language proves highly effective as a moral stimulation medium through oral modeling, interactive storytelling, and open dialogues. The use of polite diction and supportive communication increased children's moral engagement by up to 48%, while eliminating psychological barriers that prevent honesty. Optimizing the role of language in character internalization is the key to shaping a child's self-image characterized by integrity and the courage to uphold honesty from an early age. This study offers a novel integrative analytical framework mapping specific linguistic mechanisms—including diction, intonation, and dialogue structure as pedagogical instruments for building honesty, not yet comprehensively examined in ECE literature.]]>
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