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More wisdom from parenting expert Bonnie Harris:
"If you don't like or believe your child's answer or story, try something like, "Hmm. That doesn't sounds right to me. Are you sure?" or "That doesn't sound like the truth. Want another chance to tell me again?" or "I bet you wish that were the way it is. How do you think it really is?" Refrain from EVER saying, "That's a lie."
Young children do not lie on purpose. They are protecting themselves from getting in trouble, trying to get what they want, saving a parent from being disappointed in them, making up stories to make themselves look more important, etc. There is always a reason. The lie is a defense mechanism. Much better to get to the root of it rather than focus on the untruth. - Bonnie Harris (posted on Facebook)
