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Parenting

When a Young Child Tells a Lie: Early Childhood and Honesty

Why young children lie, how fantasy shapes their stories, and gentle, developmentally informed ways parents can respond with empathy instead of punishment

Mar 20, 2026 3 min

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When a Young Child Tells a Lie: Early Childhood and Honesty

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