{"id":174000000220,"date":"2015-05-06T20:08:02","date_gmt":"2015-05-06T20:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/?p=174000000220"},"modified":"2019-01-28T18:38:41","modified_gmt":"2019-01-28T18:38:41","slug":"enjoying-honesty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/2015\/05\/06\/enjoying-honesty\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching Preschoolers to Enjoy Honesty"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Around the age of 3-5, children are just beginning to learn the line between reality & fantasy. Although honesty is a trait highly valued by adults, young children may regularly produce lies or tall tales much to the dismay of parents. Is lying at this age a sign of concern and should you be worried that you are raising a future criminal because your child tends to lie when confronted? Here\u2019s a look into lies, truths, and your preschooler to help you understand how to get your little one to appreciate honesty<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why do children lie?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every child will lie on occasion, but the reasons they lie can vary. First, young children (pre-kindergarten ages)<\/a> do not yet fully understand the difference between what is truth and what is not. Many of their \u201clies\u201d actually are simple, innocent fantasies and not real deception. Known as wishful thinking, preschoolers often say they did (or didn\u2019t) do something simply because they wish they had (or hadn\u2019t).<\/p>\n

A child may also lie to avoid parental disapproval and the shame and negative consequences that follow. On the other hand, a preschooler may create stories because they want to impress others or gain the attention of adults. Children who have low self-esteem or feel insecure will lie to pique the interest of other individuals, whether they are peers or adults.<\/p>\n

How to encourage honesty.<\/strong><\/p>\n