When Parents Become True Role Models, Children Naturally Choose the Path of Truth

Lifestyle News:When the little child lies for the first time in the house, many times we get angry. Looks like "from now on such habits!".Have you ever wondered why he could not speak the truth? Probably from fear. Perhaps he just wanted your love.

Dr. Madhavi Bhardwaj, pediatrician, says that lying is not just a bad habit, but it can also be a sign of fear, insecurity or sometimes just imagination within the child. According to them, at the age of 1 to 2 years, children start understanding what they should say and what not. From there, the world of his imaginations is formed - and lies can become a part of that.

Understand the story behind the lie

• Fear: The child thinks that if he tells the truth, then the parents will get angry, scold or punish.
• Wish for meditation: Some children lie to get attention - "Today the teacher gave me a lot of praise", whereas it did not happen.
• Learning is from home: Children copy their parents the most. If you told a friend on the phone "I am out now", while you were at home - the child sees this.

What not to do when the child lies

Calling him "false" or embarrassing everyone is the biggest harm. This makes the child consider himself bad. Accepting thier lies and telling them, "Wow son, what a story you have made, bravo", promotes him further.Every time scolding or hiting forces the child to lie more.

How to teach the child to tell the truth?

• Do conversation, no fear: When you feel that the child is lying, talk calmly instead of shouting at him. Explain the strength of the truth: Show it through examples how to speak the truth strengthens relationships.
• On catching a lie, tell courageously: Explain that you have understood his point, but not calling him a 'bad child'.
• Reward only on honest:Sometimes the child gets reward by lying-this habit becomes confirmed. Prevent this from happening.
• Avoid your lies: Never lie in front of the child, no matter how small.

There is an innocent reason behind every lie

Maybe, the child just wants you to be happy with him. Catch that lie, but hold that child more than that - with love, patience and wisely.Lies are not scary, fear is scared. When fear does not exist, the child will learn to tell the truth himself.