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Why Children Lie to Their Parents: Experts Name 4 Main Reasons
18.04.2023 21:15
Experienced parents know very well that small children often lie, so you need to know how to react correctly to lies.
If the deception can be called harmless (for example, when a child is practicing his creative skills or simply fantasizing), then there is no need to sound the alarm.
If the lying has become systematic, then you need to understand the reasons for this phenomenon.
What do they consist of?
Too strict parents
A child will stop telling adults the truth if it leads to negative consequences for him. Therefore, parents should consider the consequences of their decisions.
If children honestly admit their wrongdoings, then it is worth showing leniency, experts say. Otherwise, don't expect the truth next time.
Habit
Some adults also have a desire to deceive, which they have difficulty controlling. As a rule, such a problem is either outgrown or solved with the help of a psychologist.
Lack of attention
Sometimes children can come up with an incredible story to attract the attention of adults. At such moments, it is extremely important for parents to respond to the behavior correctly.
If your reaction is overly negative, the child may withdraw into himself.
Therefore, it is worth simply analyzing your relationship: it is quite possible that you just need to communicate a little more with your children and be involved in their upbringing.
Life experience
Children also accumulate life experience, which they then successfully apply. A child can lie only because last time he managed to get something from his parents or successfully avoid punishment.
Therefore, you need to carefully consider each case of deception in order to find the right way to solve the problem.
