[stkai]

"My goal with our kids is to avoid lying to them as much as possible." ← Thank you. Why is that so difficult for parents to do?

[hnthrowaway0315]

Sometimes being absolutely honest is not the best option, I guess not only for kids but for all human interactions.

[yCombLinks]

Yeah, but lots of parents lie far more often than would be useful for a child. But more importantly, absolutely honest is not the same as absolutely open. You can be absolutely truthful in the things you say without causing harm. If you think the truth would cause a child harm, then direct them away from a topic or tell them they aren't ready, etc.