We are surrounded by thousands of dishonest people in this world: politicians, false friends, fake news... and when it comes to children, parents lie to their children in order to protect them, to manipulate them, to keep them in a coccoon...
I prefer to be honest with my students and tell them things straightaway so that they can face problems better and even avoid dramatic situations.
Here are some related articles you can read about the topic:
You can't protect children by lying to them – the truth will hurt less (The Guardian)
Truth or lie - trust your instinct, says research (BBC News)
Through fantasy, children face their fears and become braver (The Guardian)
Is dishonesty hereditary? (CNN)
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