If your child is lying, you should consider the age of your child, in what situation and for what purpose he / she lied, and in what frequency he / she lied. For example, in children under the age of 6, imaginary events and real events do not separate with a definite line. Therefore, the situations you describe as lies may be a reflection of a dream in his world. Of course, we do not say that children under the age of 6 do not lie, but it is useful to consider this type of situation. What are the possible reasons why your child lies?
- The imaginary world and games he creates in his head
Fear of punishment
The desire to influence their friends and surroundings
Don't avoid a job you don't want
I don't want to disappoint my parents with high expectations
The desire to attract attention
Try to find the cause of the lie
Your child may have misinterpreted certain events in his mind and is afraid of being punished. Try to find the reason for his lie. Then talk to him. Show him that you believe in him. Be an example. Talk to him and explain the negative aspects of the lie.
