Recently, a "creative" way to avoid challenging situations with children is going viral: using artificial intelligence to make up answers and lie. For example, some parents simulate a phone call where an "authoritative voice" from AI says that something is not possible - such as, that a favorite toy is no longer on sale or that a desired location is closed. At first glance, this may seem like a quick and practical solution. But is this really an effective and healthy way to deal with parenting challenges?
Lying to children has serious consequences
According to studies , parental lies negatively affect the parent-child relationship and are related to the further development of dishonest behavior in children. When a child realizes that the parent has a habit of lying, he tends to imitate this behavior in his own social environments. In addition, it can lead to emotional difficulties and reduced sensitivity to honesty.
Instead of teaching your child that lies are a way to avoid embarrassing situations, your job as a parent is to teach them how to deal with frustrations and emotions.
Saying "No" is not always wrong
It is easier to avoid an emotional crisis in the child using a trick like this, but learning wrong behaviors or denying a desire is necessary for the child's development. In fact, they are an opportunity to teach the child new skills such as:
Identifying emotions : E.g., "You're angry because you wanted to eat pasta, and that's okay."
Managing frustration: Showing children that unpleasant feelings are temporary and not dangerous.
Building empathy and sensitivity: When the parent stands by the child in a challenging situation, it helps strengthen the emotional bond and develop self-control.
If a child throws a tantrum because he can't get what he wants, that's not a parenting failure. Rather, it is an opportunity to show calmness, empathy and guidance. Lies may seem like a "quick fix," but in the long run, they hinder your child's emotional development and your relationship with him.
Rejections are not a flaw in their developmental system - they are the very mechanism through which they learn how to cope with life. And for this, they need present, honest and patient parents.
