After knowing the reason why a child lies, experts say you need to respond appropriately.
For instance, toddlers who lie are not trying to be deceitful. They may just see that you’re upset and want to make things better, so they don’t tell the truth.
When you catch them red-handed, remember to respond with facts.
If you believe their imagination is running wild, help them distinguish between fantasy and reality.
Important: Please avoid labels like “liar” as this may affect how children will view themselves in the future.
Emphasize that they are secure and loved
Deal with an older child that lies in such a way that they know they are secure and loved. One way to do this is to focus on communication and consequences rather than punishment.
Help them understand that the truth is important and lying is not okay. You can use relatable scenarios for this, such as: if daddy lied to mommy, I’d feel hurt, or if you didn’t tell me what’s wrong, I wouldn’t know how to help you.
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