Comments on: Catechization: Lying

By: There's something wrong with it yes, but that doesn't matter. | Immoral Matriarch: Catechizer

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:04:12 +0000

[...] she loses all use of it completely. My mind raced, wondering if I should admit my lie, knowing how against being dishonest with them I am, or if I should let it stand. Maybe it could encourage her to work harder when she starts [...]

By: "Well you’ll never find another husband." | Kidpedia - sponsored by Goodnite Moon

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:17:45 +0000

[...] It’s a delicate balance between not telling them and blatant lying, the latter of which I completely refuse to do and is against my own moral code of parenting, but it must be done. If I feel that they can handle [...]

By: vdhrbh

vdhrbh — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:58:41 +0000

LOL You're great!!!! Since I was raised Muslim, (my husband is Christian) I didn't know if I would even introduce my daughter to Christmas and other holidays. I relented but she will NEVER hear the name Santa Clause :)

By: C.J.

C.J. — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:52:50 +0000

I couldn't agree with you more. Some day our kids are going to grow up and go through the exact same shit that we're going through now and quite likely, for them, knowing that we went through it and that times aren't always the best and that reality can suck will definitely help them muster the strength and ability to get through their own problems. On the flip side, hopefully knowing that sometimes life is shit will help them also appreciate the good times more which is something our generation has a hard time grasping these days.

By: Miss

Miss — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:31:29 +0000

For me, there are certain “white lies” I tell my son. Usually its things to make him STOP asking me so many questions. Heh. He plays along with the Santa thing and such, but when it comes to the real issues, I'm honest. When I left his dad, he asked why I didnt want to live with his dad anymore. I explained in terms that a 5 year old would understand. It was the truth, it just wasnt ALL the truth. At 5, he doesnt need to know that daddy abused mommy you know? I'll explain that to him when its time for him to really understand.