-For an effective fight against the child’s lying, first of all, the type of lie should be known.
-Adults should set a good example for the child and should not include mistakes in their behavior that they do not want to see in their children. Underlying mental disorders should definitely be evaluated in a child who has a habit of lying. In some personality disorders and mental illnesses, the person is more prone to lying. The nature of the lie should be addressed from the perspective of an expert and precautionary measures should be applied.
-Children should be told what they do or see frequently, and the reasons and mistakes of their behavior should be asked under various excuses. When it is determined that they no longer lie, the necessity of telling the truth in re-education should be emphasized. If a child with a high level of anxiety has not lied because of anxiety and shyness, reassurance should be given to him and anger and condemnation reactions should be avoided.
-Fighting against an established lie is nothing but doing the best of the bad. It is more difficult to cure lying behavior than to prevent it. The important thing is not to allow situations that will push the child to lie.
– Unfortunately, the number of families who want their children to lie with or for themselves is not small. They belittle the consequences of their behavior, give good reasons, and even make fun of it. Often lies arise from such an example.
-The way the lie is prevented can create tension in the child. Excessive anger is a negative behavior in terms of preventing the child from lying. The feeling of guilt created in this way brings the child closer instead of away from the lie.
-The child who lies should know that this struggle is meaningful, that he is being treated like this for his own good. It’s not a show of strength, it’s about helping and reassuring him.
-A lack of false personality; It is a departure towards selfishness and convenience, a self-denial that isolates the individual from other people. It is not enough to fight lies, but also to fight for honesty, candor, sincerity and love. They bring balance and happiness to the individual.
As a result, deception should not be considered alone, but should be considered together with environmental relations. First of all, it is necessary to find reasons that facilitate the development of lying in the child. Then, in cooperation with the family environment, the child should be taught the benefits of righteousness, the pleasure and advantages it will bring, in a tangible way.
Wishing you days without lies…
