Why Do Children Lie?
hive-165757·@lorennys·
0.000 HBDWhy Do Children Lie?
<div class="text-justify"> *** *** Hello dear mommies of this super community, I hope you are very well. I want to talk to you today about lies, who has never told a lie to cast the first stone! Whether it's to preserve your privacy, to avoid embarrassment or even to be polite, everyone lies at some point in their lives. And this phenomenon starts happening early! After all, why do children lie?  [Source](https://www.google.com/search?q=ni%C3%B1os+mintiendo&client=ms-android-samsung-gj-rev1&prmd=ivnx&sxsrf=AOaemvKSv9Ur-zaWBTlsu0dlfOAH9AlzMA:1634846837005&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi96OyHp9zzAhWGVTABHV1gBKsQ_AUoAXoECAIQAQ&biw=412&bih=734&dpr=1.75#imgrc=KwAzg9gJPzD-uM) What is a lie for? Just like adults, children lie to avoid disappointing their loved ones, to achieve something they want, to escape responsibilities, to get their parents' attention, to impress someone, or to avoid punishment. In the case of very young children, lying can also represent a certain confusion between reality and imagination, appearing as a response to something they did not understand or misunderstood. Therefore, first of all, it is important to be attentive to make sure that the lie was intentional, in order to obtain some personal benefit. In addition, lies can be ways of hiding distress and frustration. Or they may even be reproductions of adult behavior, since we are the models, while children tend to copy what they learn and observe.  [Source](https://www.google.com/search?q=ni%C3%B1os+mintiendo&client=ms-android-samsung-gj-rev1&prmd=ivnx&sxsrf=AOaemvKSv9Ur-zaWBTlsu0dlfOAH9AlzMA:1634846837005&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi96OyHp9zzAhWGVTABHV1gBKsQ_AUoAXoECAIQAQ&biw=412&bih=734&dpr=1.75#imgrc=ikVnf86n0H3y4M) Fathers and mothers, you are the example! Fathers and mothers play a very important role in demonstrating honesty. They are the most influential in instilling a commitment to the truth, and should teach children from a young age the importance of being honest. It is important to clarify that lying cannot be used as a way out of a situation and that lying cannot be a convenient way out at certain times. So how do you deal with lies? 1. Lead by example Parents should not forget that children observe everything adults do and often act in a similar way. So be careful! It doesn't pay to tell children that it's wrong to lie and at the same time pretend you're busy so you don't have to answer an unwanted phone call. 2. Keep your cool A child may feel more insecure and fearful if he feels that the adults in charge are nervous. In this climate, it will probably be more difficult for him/her to accept the mistake. 3. Don't set traps to contradict the child. If you notice that your son or daughter is lying, talk openly about it. 4. Explain the consequences of not telling the truth. The child needs to understand that telling a lie can break the trust others have in him or her. 5. Be prepared to hear truths that are not always good or different from what you would like. After all, the child needs to feel safe to tell the truth.  [Source](https://www.google.com/search?q=ni%C3%B1os%20mintiendo&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CYpFZ3_1Op9B9YQan5Bi5vl-wsgIGCgIIABAA&client=ms-android-samsung-gj-rev1&prmd=ivnx&hl=es-419&sa=X&ved=0CBIQuIIBahcKEwjwqeP6wdzzAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBg&biw=412&bih=734#imgrc=Ctij1o4j-KDejM) 6. Don't punish The child may come to the conclusion that it is worth lying as long as he or she can stand the punishment. Some may even begin to think of more elaborate ways to lie to avoid being caught. 7. Give the child a chance to correct the mistake. The chance to make amends is often much more effective than punishment and will certainly contribute positively to the child's emotional maturity. 8. Help the child to think of other possibilities instead of lying. Fathers and mothers can help younger and younger children to resolve their conflicts, always looking for real solutions together. 9. Do not call the child a liar or call attention to him/her in front of peers or other adults. This will make them feel ashamed. 10. Be careful not to invade the child's privacy. Sometimes parents accuse their children of lying because they do not want to talk about a certain subject. Keeping secrets is allowed and privacy should be respected.  [Source](https://www.google.com/search?q=ni%C3%B1os%20mintiendo&tbm=isch&hl=es-419&tbs=rimg:CQrYo9aOI_1igYRpwtOr-ut8-sgIGCgIIABAA&client=ms-android-samsung-gj-rev1&prmd=ivnx&sa=X&ved=0CBMQuIIBahcKEwiwl9GJwtzzAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQCw&biw=412&bih=734) The most important thing is for adults to be available and welcoming. That way, when children feel ready, they can talk about these topics if they want to. See you soon!!! Thank you for reading me ... *** </div>