Comments on: Talking to Your Kids About Lying

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 01:55:02 +0000

In addition to your wonderful tips we encourage telling the truth and promising that the child will not be in trouble with whatever he is trying to hide. We do this in hopes that when he is older, he will come to us with the truth rather than fearing us.

By: Anna Fitfunner

Anna Fitfunner — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:22:03 +0000

Great points! It is so important to provide a good example for our kids — they learn by watching us!

By: K. Lee Banks

K. Lee Banks — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:43:18 +0000

I’m in agreement with everyone else, that leading by example is the best way to go. I’m now a grandmother, and my daughter has a Veggie Tales video about lying that my 2 1/2 y.o. granddaughter watches now.

By: Kamana@socialandstyle

Kamana@socialandstyle — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:58:34 +0000

Such a helpful post – I love the idea of integrating books and stories with life lessons. You should start a children’s book series – think all you reader’s would love them!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:17:59 +0000

Absolutely, leading by example is so crucial! Our littles learn by what we do, not so much by what we say. I also have always told my kiddos the same thing that my dad told me: if you lie to me once, I’ll always have to wonder if you’re lying to me every time you tell me something. About lying, don’t even start.

By: Sarita

Sarita — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 11:04:32 +0000

Great tips!! I might have told a teeny white lie or two to my two yea told (we have no more candy) but you’re right! Leading by example is so key 🙂

By: Alana

Alana — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:21:59 +0000

Leading by example is the best advice you can give. Children observe us every minute, even when we think they aren’t. You’ll be surprised (once they are grown) to discover what they remember, assuming they share that with you. Shared this!

By: Francene Stanley

Francene Stanley — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 09:54:26 +0000

Great article. Definately lead by example. Liars are the worst sort of people. Your suggestion of saying, “Now, you know you’re not supposed to …” is so good.

By: Reshma

Reshma — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 06:00:27 +0000

It is so interesting to read this post today because just this weekend on my run, I was listening to a TED Talk Podcast about “Why We Lie”. http://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/311863205/why-we-lie It’s very interesting to listen to the various parts of our lives that influence lying. I definitely agree that as parents, it’s very important to set an example for your kids. Great tips on a very important topic!