One of the most important things parents can teach their children is honesty. But there is a big grey area called the “white lie,” and it’s not easy to define. We lie about Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy -because it’s magical for our children. We lie about our own problems when we tell people that everything is fine - so they don’t worry. We lie when we say someone made a beautiful painting or wrote a beautiful poem - when it’s not. It’s important to know the difference between a real lie and a white lie so that we can act appropriately respectful, polite, and kind in situations that call for such behavior. But it’s tricky. One way to know if it’s a real lie or a white lie is to ask ourselves the six questions on the WHITE LIE Pie. If the answer to ANY of the six questions is yes, then it’s a real lie - and it’s wrong. We tell a white lie when we are trying to protect someone else from unnecessary hurt, damage, or loss (who doesn’t deserve to be hurt or experience the loss), AND there is no gain for us in doing so.
The REAL REASON Why Parenting Has Become an Impossible Job
If you haven't already read The REAL REASON WHY, and you want to know why parenting has become so stressful, exhausting, confusing, and disappointing - click below. Everything will finally make sense, and you’ll understand why you, and most parents, feel compelled to do everything you do for your children. Just remember, you’re NOT alone and it's NOT your fault.
REAL-LIFE Parenting:
REAL-LIFE is a new parenting style that’s getting a lot of attention from parents who are tired of exhausting and overwhelming parenting strategies that don’t feel right, don’t seem to be working, or do more damage than good. REAL-LIFE is a balanced way of parenting that respects the needs of both parents and children. It’s about being REAL, being REALISTIC, and preparing kids for REAL LIFE. To learn more, click below.
