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Parenting Guide Explores Honesty and Deception with Children

This article discusses the nuances of honesty and deception when communicating with children, particularly in the context of parenting. It explores scenarios where outright truthfulness might be detrimental or confusing for a child, and examines the ethical considerations of "white lies" or simplified explanations. The author, jefftk, delves into the potential long-term impacts of different communication strategies on a child's understanding of truth and trust. AI

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Parenting Guide Explores Honesty and Deception with Children

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · jefftk ·

    Lying and Not Lying to Kids

    <p><span> I have very strong views on lying to kids: I think you both should and shouldn't do it. "Lying" covers a range, including saying things that hurt your kids and your relationship with them, and others that help them grow into an appropriately skeptical adult. The distinc…