We haven’t had a truth-telling conversation in awhile, but our recent political events have reminded me of these perplexing situations. We’ve had occasions when we were near certain that a child was lying to us. Something is missing or broken. Nobody ‘fesses up. Everyone claims ignorance. Now what should we do? Discipline all three until […]
Followup to Lying Post
Here is my mom’s comment when she read my post (It’s a little intimidating to have your wise mom reading what you write, but I’m glad she does.) I suspect you may have made a simple problem more complex than child could emotionally handle. She lied, she needed a spanking, she needed to be reminded […]
Will Not Admit She Lied
The other day, a child in our household lied. [Actually, this event was several months ago. Discussion on the event follows.] You need to know that I am very reluctant to make that assessment if there is any uncertainty, especially if a child denies lying. I ask, “Are you telling the truth?” I have explained […]
Truth Telling and Lying
When is a liar not a liar? Ephesians 4:25 tells us the answer: when he becomes a truth teller. “Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.” This is a pattern developed repeatedly in this chapter and in other places. It’s not enough not to […]
