Why do kids lie? Why do they think they can get away with it?
I know that this is something that I did when I was young too. I have proof of this with a letter that my dad kept and gave back to me. But why? What are they afraid of? What was I so scared of?
I love my kids unconditionally. This will never change. They are my pride and joy and also my trials and long suffering. I love to watch them grow and become who they are meant to be. It makes me laugh at times when they lie. They each have a tell. They have asked me to tell them what it is and there is no way I am giving up that golden ticket. But why?
I ask them and they don't seem to have an answer. Mine was that I didn't want to disappoint my parents. I, being the oldest, always wanted to please my parents. Be that "perfect" child. It makes me laugh now, because I can see all my faults and I know that they saw them too. But no matter what I know I was loved.
This is carried on today with my children. Lying seems to be the norm with my kids. No matter what I ask them it is almost guaranteed that it will be a lie for an answer. I could ask "do you like ice cream" and the answer would be "NO". I keep trying to find out why and maybe they will one day like I did know the answer for themselves. I hope that it comes sooner then mine did.
Children are a curious thing. Even though I was one once. I know they want to be independent and live their own life, and boy do I want that for them, but lying will get them no where. To tell the truth even if it is hard is always the best way to go.
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