The Truth About Lying: Teaching Honesty to Children at Every Age and Stage

This book provides practical, science-based strategies to address lying and foster truthfulness in children, from early childhood to the teenage years. It helps parents and caregivers use stories and examples to have proactive conversations about honesty, model honest behavior, and respond effectively when a child lies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 287 pages
Publication date: 19 July 2022
Publisher: American Psychological Association

Lying is a natural and essential aspect of child development. However, when do lies become an issue? In this book, psychologist Victoria Talwar, Director of the Talwar Child Development Lab at McGill University, presents practical, evidence-based strategies to address lying and promote honesty in children, from early childhood to adolescence.

Kids must understand what honesty entails in various social contexts and learn how to speak the truth without causing harm to others' feelings, which is a challenging task! Parents and caregivers will learn how to use stories and examples to initiate proactive conversations with children about honesty, and how to model honest behavior for them. Talwar demonstrates how readers can respond effectively when a child lies (as they inevitably will).

This comprehensive guide is backed by years of psychological research, providing practical, actionable insights into which parenting strategies foster truthfulness in children and which ones may inadvertently hinder this important development. By implementing these strategies, parents and caregivers can help their children build a strong foundation of honesty and integrity, which will serve them well throughout their lives.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 204 x 128 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433836213