Lying

Children lie for a number of different reasons, and in many cases it is a normal part of development. All children lie at one time or another. This behavior, however, can be very upsetting to parents. Many parents wonder how they should handle their children's lying. How lying is handled often depends on the age of the child, the specific situation, and the established family rules about lying. Below is some information that will help parents determine when lying should and should not be punished, and how it should be handled.