Imagine this: your little kid, caught in a lie, is actually a genius in development! Yes, you read that right. Psychologist Dr. Courtney Warren claims that lying in children between the ages of two and four is not only normal but a sign of healthy psychological development. According to research by Dr. Kang Lee from the University of Toronto, as many as 80% of four-year-olds already lie. But why is this good? Because to lie, a child must understand that another person does not know what they know, meaning they develop the ability to read minds and self-control — key traits of intelligence, creativity, and independence.
Of course, parents often panic when they catch their child lying, but most of these lies are not malicious. Children often lie to avoid punishment or get what they want, and the line between imagination and reality at this age is thin — your child might really believe they are a dragon or superhero. The psychologist emphasizes that children are not born with a sense of morality; they develop it through experience and feedback from their environment.
So next time you catch your child lying, remember — you might have a little genius at home! But don’t encourage lying; instead, teach them the difference between imagination and reality and the importance of honesty. And you, dear parents, how did you handle your kids’ first lies? Share your stories, maybe we’ll all have a laugh and learn something new!
This topic is a bombshell for parents and anyone dealing with kids — who would have thought lying is actually a sign of genius? Now you know! And don’t forget, kids are our future, so let’s understand them better instead of judging them right away.
