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How to Stop a Child from Lying: 4 Tips for Parents Who Want to Raise Honesty
05.03.2023 09:00
Updated: 14.04.2023 11:40
Lying is not something to resort to. It undermines trust in relationships, and prevents people from getting closer and being on the same page.
Adults know this, they try to convey this to their children. They learn the lessons, gradually begin to understand that lying can only poison one's existence. But another child may still resort to it.
If something like this happens, it can be explained by various reasons. The child may be afraid of punishment, may attract the attention of adults that he lacks, may try to seem better than he is in order to be accepted by society.
But in any case, when parents realize that their son or daughter is not honest, they begin to think about how to change the situation.
They can influence what is happening. They will be able to wean the child off lying if they use a few tips.
Change your reaction
You shouldn't ask provocative questions, or ask who did something. You shouldn't raise your voice or scold your child, because that will probably make him even more afraid to tell the truth.
It is better to say that the offense is visible, that now you need to think about how to fix the situation. In this case, the child will not have to dodge, he will accept responsibility, will learn to get out of situations without lying.
Don't label
You shouldn't call your child a liar or a cheater. You also shouldn't publicly scold your child for lying.
This can only convince him of his worthlessness. And in that case, he will not even try to become different.
Pay attention to parenting style
Very often, as already mentioned, a child lies because he is afraid of punishment. It is necessary to remember what the reaction to lies was before, how communication with the child occurs in general.
If your voice is often raised at him, then it is not surprising that he will hide the truth.
Separate fantasy and reality
If a child is caught lying, then you should pay attention to his age. A preschooler cannot always separate truth from fiction, often passing off the latter as reality.
In this case, you need to explain what is what so that the child learns to distinguish between fantasy and reality.
Such techniques will not work right away. But gradually with their help it will be possible to achieve lasting results, to make the baby sincere and honest.
