We are raised to believe that honesty is always the right path. From bedtime stories to classroom rules, the message is drilled in early: Telling the truth makes you a good person. But the reality?

Honesty, a timeless virtue, is crucial for children's development, fostering trust, responsibility, and inner peace. Words ...

My children have lied to me ever since they were young. This is a normal part of development as kids test the waters and try to avoid punishment. I've struggled to deal with the lying and tried to ...

AND ATHLETIC PEOPLE. FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TONIGHT TELLING A LIE TO YOUR CHILD. IS THERE EVER A GOOD REASON TO DO THAT? JOINING US NOW IS DOCTOR ERICA LEE, A PSYCHOLOGIST AT BOSTON CHILDREN’S ...

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Parents frequently lie to their children. "No, you can't have any chocolate—it's all gone," when there's a jumbo bar of Dairy ...

As a former teacher, I've been lied to by kids before, but it bothers me so much when my son does it. I rather have him admit he did something wrong than lie to me. I want him to feel safe with me, to ...