Motherhood: Help! My Child Tells Lies, How Do I Teach My Child To Be Honest? 3

Hello Great Mothers!

At tender ages, our kids are raw and fresh, and like clay in the hands of the potter which can be molded into desired shapes, they are in our hands to shape character into responsible adults. That is why it is been said that the home is the first school of a child.

Parents have the responsibility of first instilling good morals into their kids before they start school.

Honesty is one major virtue that we are expected to instill in our kids at their early stage in life. And because of our responsibilities as mothers, most of these responsibilities lie on the onus of mothers.

As discussed in my previous article, we discussed that we don’t handle dishonesty in children the same way, as the way it is been handled depends on their age. Some age ranges may require teaching and showing them the right thing to do or say in such situations, while some ages when you teach and show the right to do, you must also discipline them. One was discussed in my previous articles. More will be discussed here;

How to handle your 5 to 7-year-old child when he/she lies;

According to Psychologists, Kids within this age range are in their early school years, and so can purposely lie to escape punishments or responsibilities. For example; a child within this age range may lie when he/she notices that you are upset/ let down because of what he/she did or did not do well.

To handle this, you would let them know that you understand that they feel scared or ashamed of what they have done wrong, which makes them act deceitfully or tell less. Then, explain to them that everyone makes mistakes, including you, the mom. Then, go ahead to let them understand that the truth must be told at all times and in all situations, even when it feels unpleasant.

God notices your dedication to caring for your home; He will bless you accordingly. So, be joyful, for a happy mother nurtures a happy home.

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