...You know those little white ones or the ones we grin at as our toddler holds the lipstick behind her back, all the while her face is covered, and innocently says " mommy, I haven't been in your makeup!"
What to do about lying?
First of all I want to say that I don't think you should ever laugh or smile about lying. Too many times we reiterate bad behavior as we tell our mate or friend what little Johnny just did. Our children hear us and too often think that it was no big deal cause mom is laughing about it now.
When your child first begins to lie, you need to as best as you can, talk to them about why it is not the right thing to do. I suggest you get a child's book about the subject.
Lying has to be dealt with.
http://www.whattoexpect.com/toddler/behavior/lying.aspx is a good write up about lying.
"Above all, recognize that the purpose and desire of every parent is to encourage honesty. That is a characteristic, not just a behavior. When all is said and done, we want our children to love the truth, not to fear it; and to hate lies, not merely the punishment that lying brings" T. Quek.
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