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Lying in children
A K Leung1, W L Robson, S H Lim
1Department of Paediatrics, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Journal of the Royal Society of Health
|October 1, 1992
Insights
Most children overcome lying with effective parenting strategies and discipline. Addressing contributing factors and providing good role models helps manage this common childhood behavior.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Pediatrics
Background:
- Lying is a frequent behavior observed in children.
- Numerous underlying factors contribute to childhood dishonesty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the causes and management of lying in children.
- To identify effective strategies for addressing persistent lying.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on childhood deception.
- Analysis of contributing factors and parental interventions.
Main Results:
- Effective management strategies include positive parental role modeling.
- Minimizing triggers and implementing consistent discipline are crucial.
- Most children naturally desist from lying with appropriate support.
Conclusions:
- Childhood lying is a common but manageable developmental phase.
- Parental guidance and environmental adjustments are key to resolution.
- Intervention strategies can significantly reduce the prevalence of lying.
Abstract:
Lying is a common problem in children. The causes of lying are numerous. With proper management including good parental role models, minimising or preventing contributing factors, and appropriate discipline, most children outgrow the tendency to lie.