How Christian parents can help their children when they lie

Kate Orson helps Christian parents look behind the lies their children tell to see what is going on beneath the surface

As Christian parents we know how important it is to teach children to tell the truth, so how is the best way to go about dealing with lies in the moment, and preventing them in the future?

Perhaps it starts with us. A number of studies have found that the majority of people tell white lies on a daily basis. In fact, one study from the University of Massachusetts found that 60% of people lied in just a short ten minute conversation.

White lies can be tempting, appearing to make parenting and life easier. If you tell your child there’s no chocolate in the house, you don’t have to have a long debate about whether or not you can eat it. If you tell your friend you’re ill, you can avoid a party you don’t feel like attending without being judged.

even white lies affect our physical and mental health

However, an interesting study on the ‘Science of Honesty’ from researchers at Notre Dame University has found that even ……