Proverbs 14: 5 An honest witness does not
deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
Why do kids tell lies? I
believe kids tell lies to try and hide a mistake or to avoid being held
responsible for something. I have heard that it is normal for kids to lie.
The reason kids lie could be
because they are still very young and live in a fantasy world. They may tell a
lie to impress you.
The other reason for telling
lies is that they see you doing it. You know "monkey see monkey
do." Look at this example for
instance: Mom asks dad: How do these jeans fit? Dad will say: Fine and walk
away. It seems socially acceptable to tell a "white lie" to avoid an
uncomfortable situation.
Your kids are watching you and
they copy what you teach them. To prevent this kind of lying you always need to
check yourself.
Kids also using lying to test
you, to see how you react. I believe in honesty is the best policy.
Parents teach your kids to
speak the truth.
Prayer
Lord please help us as parents
to teach our kids to speak the truth. Kids are constantly listening and
watching us. Holy Spirit help us to set the example for our kids, in Jesus
Christ's name, Amen.
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