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I've always tried to be honest with my children because I believe that one day they will find out the truth regardless. And when they do, do I want them to wonder why I didn't tell them the truth? For instance, my children always knew that the tooth fairy is a game, that there is no Easter Bunny, that Santa Claus is a nice story, etc. I don't feel like I've ruined their fun because I haven't excluded those elements in their lives, but I haven't misled them into believing that they are real. One particular personal reason I never taught my children that Santa was real, for example, is because all their lives I have taught them that Jesus is real. What if, when they find out that Santa is fake, they'd start wondering whether Jesus is fake? That's been my reasoning behind trying to be as honest as possible with my own children.
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∙ 12y agobecause not only would lying teach your kid to lie it also creates unhealthy relationships. the Santa thing is ok because it gives them something to believe other than that it is lying and thats plain wrong.
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∙ 12y agoparents are the ideals of kids, if they be honest, their kids also will be the same., "be honest and build kids life"
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Should parents tell their children everything?
Somethings are better left unsaid. But Honest is the key. If the kids ask. The parents should be truthful.
Should I be honest with my parents?
Of course you should.... lies always get found out eventually !
Should children under 16 have jobs?
Yes they should,because there parents may have bad credit,and they cant get agood jod to take care of there family. I also beleive kids should be able to get ajob to help there parents out... they may need it to be honest!
When should parents talk to their children about drug addiction prevention?
The earlier the better. It's critical to open and maintain an ongoing dialogue about drug addiction prevention - be open and honest when discussing such sensitive topics with children.
Should parents correct there children OR NOT?
parents should DEFINENTLY correct their children or the kids might think it is fine and do it again
Parents should not tell their children what to do after they are 16?
No parents should stop telling there children waht to do after there 16 because the adults after 16. yes parents should stop telling there children waht to do after there 16 because the adults after 16.
Should parents smack there children?
yes
Should children be forced to work by their parents?
no
Parents should not be frank with children?
If you're asking whether or not parents should be honest in dealing with their children....I believe that they should definitely be "frank" with their children. Of course, they are some things and topics that will be over their heads but it is important to speak with them as close as you can to their level. You can do this in by equating the situation to something that they have been through or that they would more readily understand. This is especially true when dealing with topics such as death, which can be quite difficult for children when adults are not open and honest with them. Young children do not always understand the deeper levels of meaning in complex statements and are likely to take them literally. Overall, it is best to keep things simple, to bring things down to their level and to let them know that their feelings are valid and normal. and that you are there to speak with them when needed.
Do illegitimate adult children have the right to know who their biological parents are?
Illegitimate children as opposed to adopted children, should be able to determine who their parents are.
What are three things parents are responsible for to protect their children's health?
Parents are responsible for providing food, clothing, and shelter for their children. Ideally, parents should also take their children for regular checkups and recommended vaccinations and should be sure their children are seen by a doctor when ill.
Where should children go when they have lost their parents?
To the police.
