It's true--kids lie. A recent study by the Social Cognitive
Development Lab at Brock University shows that lying starts as
early as the age of 2 in some kids, and that the amount of lying
peaks around the ages of 4 and 10. The study suggested that
lying can be a good sign, and that it means a child is thinking
deeper and more creatively. I know we all want smart kids, but a
child who understands the difference between right and wrong
seems to be more ahead in the game of life to me. This week,
we'll shed some truth on lying and give you some tips to help
keep your kids' pants from catching fire. Truth 1- Kids respond
better to praise You never want to shame or threaten a child
into doing anything. That should never be the goal. Kids respond
better when you praise them for telling the truth instead of
punishing them for lying. In the study by Brock University,
researchers found that when parents tell their kids stories
about people who told the truth and were praised for it (think
George Washington and the che