When I catch my son lying, I focus on why he chose to lie to me rather than what he was lying about

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The author wants her son to feel safe with her to always tell her the truth.
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As a former teacher, I've been lied to by kids before, but it bothers me so much when my son does it.
I rather have him admit he did something wrong than lie to me.
I want him to feel…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-05-14 13:40:01.
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