The Truth About Lying
Singapore's Child|September 2016

Most children tell lies at some point of time, but it can be a real surprise for parents the first time it happens. Learn why children lie and ways to prevent fibbing.

Geraldine Tan
The Truth About Lying

Many times when parents realise that their child has told a lie, they would reprimand the child and tell them that it is wrong. Consequently, the parents may feel that their child has turned into a monster, wondering how their child can lie without batting an eyelid.

What many parents don’t realise is that lying happens for a variety of reasons. Here are the reasons why children lie, and what you can do about it.

1 OUT OF GUILT / FEAR

More often than not, children act to evoke positive responses from their parents. Yet, they also know the consequences if they do something “wrong”. Therefore, if they know they’ve made a mistake, fear and disappointment in themselves can cause them to try to rectify the situation, sometimes with alarming results due to their inability to problem-solve effectively.

What can parents do?

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