Lying
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Lying can be a form of aggression
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Harmful lies are when people lie to hurt someone, get away with things, or get things they don’t deserve
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Sometimes, people lie so they don’t hurt someone’s feelings
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Great Options
Set the rule - “In our family, we tell the truth”
Think about others - “How would it make you feel if someone told a lie about you?”
Teach why - “Lying is bad for relationships” or “Lying can prevent people from solving problems.”
Set future expectations - “In the future, I will be disappointed if you lie about what happened.”
Later, give praise - “I really appreciate you being honest about breaking the lamp.”
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Good Options After Others Have Been Tried
Change your daily schedule
Time-out or take away a privilege
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Not Recommended
Try to catch your child lying