Teach your children not to tell lies
Children must learn that the truth will always be much more revered than the lie … no matter how hard it may be to tell.
The lie is usually a negative exit strategy, out of a situation graceful way that if he had told the truth, there would have been consequences, possibly to the person disgustasen lying. But lying is never a good form of communication or interpersonal relationship. When a person lies, they are distancing the people who matter from around them and what is worse, they are convincing themselves of a reality that is not true and that is only in their mind.
The parents want to raise their children to be adults respectful, loving and honest. However, some children like to lie at some point, especially to test the emotional response of adults and see also, if through lying they can achieve benefits for themselves. Children may lie because they are worried about letting you down or being punished for something they did.
It is your job as a parent to teach your child why this is wrong and how important it is to always tell the truth. Therefore, if your child tends to tell you lies for any reason, the time has come for you to have the necessary strategies to teach him not to tell lies. Your children will know the importance of honesty in their life and that of others. Do you want to know how to get it? Keep reading.
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TALK ABOUT HONESTY
Talk to children about the importance of honesty, starting when they are young. Up to 6 years old, they may not know the difference between fantasy and reality , but after 6 years old they are old enough to understand it well.
Explain to your children how honesty allows your family and friends to trust each other. Tell them that lying is bad for long-term relationships because it breaks trust. After trust is broken, it can be difficult to regain it … and this can cause a lot of emotional pain for the parties involved .
BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL
Don’t just tell your kids to be honest, show them how to be honest every day. Avoid lying to your child, even if it is awkward to answer a question. Just keep the conversation appropriate for his age and his knowledge of the world .
Make your home an open and true space where everyone feels comfortable with honesty and no secrets are allowed. It is also important to be honest with others in front of children, to avoid confusing them.
REWARD HONESTY
Offer praise to your children when they are honest with you . Tell them that you know how difficult it is sometimes to tell the truth and that you are very proud of them for doing the right thing. Give them a hug or pat on the back, telling them how glad you are that they are sincere with you.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD LIES
Even if you teach your children about honesty and the importance of telling the truth, your child is also likely to lie at some point. If this happens, remember the following to be able to better deal with the situation:
Keep calm. When you catch your child telling a lie, never call him a liar. Ask him why he felt he needed to lie to you. Then ask what could have been a better option. Tell your child that lying is not allowed in our family and that even though you are disappointed by those actions, you still love him.
If you have started lying on a regular basis, you may need to seek outside help , such as a child psychology professional, to help you with this problem. It is important that as a parent you support them to learn more about honesty, because telling the truth or lying always ends up being a decision that is made.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.