Reasons Why Kids Lie

Kids lie for a variety of reasons, but some of them include:
To avoid punishment or consequences that may happen if they tell the truth
To avoid tasks(like homework)in order to do something more pleasurable.
To get something they want.
To impress others, children may tell tall tales to make themselves look good.
To protect friends or family members.
Modeling a parent or someone else that lies.
There are ways that we can encourage truth telling. Always model telling the truth, even if it is difficult. Praise the truth when it is told. Let them know the value of the truth above all that lying is worse than the misbehavior.