The truth, nothing but the truth!
Baby realizes very early on that adults themselves very often come to terms with the truth. Yes, yes, remember when you asked the babysitter to answer the phone and say that you weren’t there for anyone … Or when you used the excuse of a terrible headache not to go to that boring dinner …
Do not be surprised that your little one is taking the seed. The child builds his personality by imitating, he cannot understand that what is good for an adult is bad for him. So start by setting a good example!
When a serious event concerns you (death of grandma, unemployed dad, divorce on the horizon), it is also necessary to tell him a word about it, without giving him all the details of course! Explain to him as simply as possible what is going on. Even very small, he feels the problems and tensions of those around him very well.
What about Santa Claus?
Here is a huge lie! The big man with the white beard is a myth and yet young and old take pleasure in maintaining him. For Claude Levi-Strauss, it is not a question of fooling children, but of making them believe (and to make us believe!) In a world of generosity without counterpart … Hard to answer his embarrassing questions.
Learn to decipher his stories!
He tells incredible stories …
Your little one says that he spent the afternoon with Zorro, that his dad is a firefighter and his mom is a princess. He is really gifted with a vivid imagination to work out the wildest scenarios and the best part is that he seems to believe it hard as iron!
By inventing feats for himself, he simply seeks to draw attention to himself, to fill a feeling of weakness. Clearly draw the line between the real and the imaginary and give him confidence. Show him that he doesn’t have to make up amazing stories to get other people interested in him!
He plays comedy
Baby is a born actor: from his first moments, he discovers the power of a well-conducted little comedy. And it only gets better with age! “I roll on the floor screaming, so let’s see how mom reacts…” Crying, facial expressions, movements in all directions, nothing is left to chance …
Do not be coaxed by these maneuvers, baby wants to impose his will and tests your resistance level. Keep your legendary cool and calmly explain to him that there is no way you will give in.
He tries to hide a nonsense
You saw him climb over the living room couch and… drop Daddy’s favorite lamp in the process. Yet he persists in proclaiming loud and clear ” It’s not me ! “. You feel your face turning to peony red …
Instead of getting angry, and punishing him, give him a chance to confess his lie. “Are you sure what you’re saying here?” I have the impression that this is not quite true ” And congratulate him if he recognizes his stupidity, confessed fault is half forgiven!