In which case will we decide whether the child is really lying?
Does the extent of lying change according to age?
Preschool children make up unbelievable stories, enjoy imitation games, and make exaggerated expressions. Having imaginary friends are personality traits specific to that period and should not be considered lying. Imitation games and story making, which are considered as mental activation that improves the child's imagination, should never be prevented, on the contrary, they should be encouraged. The dimensions of the child's creativity during the school period develop and mature with these exercises.
Staying true to the truth is a phenomenon that gradually develops in the child. It is wrong to insist that the child remain true to the truth and to attempt to prove that the child is lying. If a child tells an obvious lie, do not immediately panic. If a four- or five-year-old child lies for a reason other than his tendency to exaggerate what he has experienced, and if it is not a product of his imagination or a joke, then the parent's attitude is very important. When a mother or father encounters such a situation, it is appropriate to calmly confront the child and speak in a language that the child can understand. For example, “asking when to believe him” should mean that if he cannot distinguish between truth and lies, he will not know when to believe or not. Harsh punishments, accusations, and humiliating behaviors may be behaviors that push the child more towards lying rather than keeping them away from lying.
We must be patient, calm, know what lies mean, for what purpose they are told, and adjust our reactions accordingly.
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