Parents lie to children all the time, but they should think twice about it

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Lying might also be thought to be in kids’ own interests. For instance, young children get told that eating carrots will help them to see in the dark.

lies might be told to protect children from what might be distressing truths. Communicating about death or serious illness with young people can be challenging, and it may be tempting to distort reality in order to avoid upsetting them.

White lies are small lies told to protect social relations – for instance, to avoid upsetting or offending someone (“that jacket really suits you”).

someone might intend to deceive without making a false statement: Lies by omission involve misleading someone by leaving out relevant information. It is also possible to deceive by telling the truth

Lying to children jeopardises that trust and may be associated with other negative outcomes, such as higher levels of psychosocial maladjustment later in life.

Meltdowns and confrontation are unpleasant but unavoidable with children, and they must learn to manage emotions like frustration and injustice.

Note how closing BANG echoes the opening...For qns on honesty and telling the truth...and perhaps parenting....