tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post2983415455741971476..comments2023-11-22T11:30:17.400-06:00Comments on Seeking Sanity: Liar, LiarKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-57549168540273299602008-04-14T10:48:00.000-05:002008-04-14T10:48:00.000-05:00It was like a magic switch, when D turned 5, the l...It was like a magic switch, when D turned 5, the lying started that day.... I know it is just a phase, but I don't like it either!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13539865067588585735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-37686896906335181672008-04-10T10:42:00.000-05:002008-04-10T10:42:00.000-05:00Or you could just encourage the little guy to perf...Or you could just encourage the little guy to perfect his lying and then someday he'll be able to go into politics -- maybe even become President (or a Senator) -- and THEN imagine how proud you'll be of him! <BR/><BR/>Just tryin' to find the silver lining here... Hehehehehe ;-)Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07074914356054232049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-18388598194493046482008-04-09T11:11:00.000-05:002008-04-09T11:11:00.000-05:00i'm sorry. i just can't get over the fact that yo...i'm sorry. i just can't get over the fact that your five year old takes a nap. MQ gave them up before she turned 3. she was never much of a napper.painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-49105442398043417202008-04-09T11:07:00.000-05:002008-04-09T11:07:00.000-05:00such a cute boy.pls no,don't lie.HAPPY WW!Check ou...such a cute boy.pls no,don't lie.<BR/><BR/>HAPPY WW!<BR/><BR/>Check out mine too!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://texas-sweetie.blogspot.com/2008/04/let-me-in.html" REL="nofollow">Let Me In</A><BR/><A HREF="http://texas-sweetie.com/2008/04/spot-mommy.html" REL="nofollow">Spot The Mommy</A>tx sweetiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03616170188000650743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-45239238138710238392008-04-09T09:50:00.000-05:002008-04-09T09:50:00.000-05:00it's funny that you are dealing with this. not in...it's funny that you are dealing with this. not in a haha sort of way. i am too. my 4 y/o has begun lying. i know though, from having older kids...it's a phase but, you have to catch them in their lies and let them know how wrong it is to lie!! my little one blames everything on my step-son...even when my step son isn't home! i tell my son that he will get in more trouble for not telling me the truth than for the actual crime. so far...it's not working :( but, consistency is key!!<BR/>xoxoxoxosuchsimplepleasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614929528400567339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-63144159568382726352008-04-09T02:48:00.000-05:002008-04-09T02:48:00.000-05:00I think it's definitely normal. I've also read th...I think it's definitely normal. I've also read that it's a sign of intelligence. It makes sense..........Putting the FUN in DysFUNctionalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996772324484385959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-23777370139461231642008-04-08T23:38:00.000-05:002008-04-08T23:38:00.000-05:00You dragon stealer you!!! LOLYes, he's definitely ...You dragon stealer you!!! LOL<BR/>Yes, he's definitely testing<BR/>you to see what he can get away<BR/>with like most 5 year olds!JEWELGIRLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229475913954848185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-32285264333517003812008-04-08T22:06:00.000-05:002008-04-08T22:06:00.000-05:00I don't have any advice of my own, but the tips po...I don't have any advice of my own, but the tips posted above seem on track. I just wanted to comment in support. <BR/><BR/>I won't believe a word out of that face either. He's too adorable :-)GHDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495399501576619437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-5672770337319207612008-04-08T22:01:00.000-05:002008-04-08T22:01:00.000-05:00J doesn't lie. He doesn't even talk. I think I'll ...J doesn't lie. He doesn't even talk. I think I'll enjoy it while it lasts. <BR/><BR/>BUT, as a teacher, I think the key is being honest yourself (which undoubtedly you are) and don't let the lying slide. Be consistent (like Ashley said) and show that there are consequences when you choose to not respect the truth. . . <BR/><BR/>Remind me of this when I post about J telling lies . . .Laskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001998549713092381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-64676205047542201312008-04-08T21:10:00.000-05:002008-04-08T21:10:00.000-05:00How could you not trust anything out the mouth of ...How could you not trust anything out the mouth of such an angelic boy? I don't know as mine's Tommy's age, but I got my first lie last week. And, it got quite a little spanking. Keep me posted on what everybody says.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-62170568027044244162008-04-08T19:36:00.000-05:002008-04-08T19:36:00.000-05:00I'm already afraid of this phase so I'm anxious to...I'm already afraid of this phase so I'm anxious to hear your responses. But MAN that face is 32 flavors of cute K! What a handsome little boy!!!MamaGeek @ Works For Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09563543041234527282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-30404513909600862532008-04-08T17:26:00.000-05:002008-04-08T17:26:00.000-05:00My kid did/does it too!! It drives me crazy but I...My kid did/does it too!! It drives me crazy but I am the parent who lied about an alligator eating her if she didn't go to bed!!!<BR/><BR/>His cute little face though....you must be delusional....he wouldn't lie!krissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072708898239563978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-5427044561825135232008-04-08T16:30:00.000-05:002008-04-08T16:30:00.000-05:00I can't help too much. My daughter is too young to...I can't help too much. My daughter is too young to talk let alone lie. But I swear she crying to make me think something is wrong...does that count as lying? :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07843200092492177826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-22445480854196568102008-04-08T16:26:00.000-05:002008-04-08T16:26:00.000-05:00Oh no! 5 is when they start to lie? That is less...Oh no! 5 is when they start to lie? That is less than two years for me!<BR/><BR/>I digress, his "grew feet" comment was cute. But, I think you handled it really well. <BR/><BR/>Keep us informed so I can learn from you and your kiddos!<BR/><BR/>I only really know how to bust 17 year olds when they lie about cheating on their homework. :-)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757190486746869272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-54850178157922928062008-04-08T15:55:00.000-05:002008-04-08T15:55:00.000-05:00It is especially hard when you see them do somethi...It is especially hard when you see them do something and they lie about it. And they saw you watch them do it. Oy. Kids! There have been times when I was sure they were lying but I couldn't prove it so I just told them that I believe them and that if they were lying God knew and eventually it would come out and I would be sad. This has worked a few times with the girl's conscious. But the boys notsomuch. I'm right with you in this battle though.Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15816260131470363977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-60507906308052402232008-04-08T15:46:00.000-05:002008-04-08T15:46:00.000-05:00I think it is perfectly normal for that age - to t...I think it is perfectly normal for that age - to try to push boundaries and such! He's a cutie - I don't believe he could possibly lie to anyone!<BR/><BR/>Take care- KellanKellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-60789995087701450602008-04-08T15:19:00.000-05:002008-04-08T15:19:00.000-05:00I think they all lie around that age. Unfortunatel...I think they all lie around that age. Unfortunately some of them (like my son) don't seem to outgrow it. I think you're doing a great job of nipping it in the bud!Nissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935538545726778017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-74137235357585769762008-04-08T15:10:00.000-05:002008-04-08T15:10:00.000-05:00What a cute face :) My daughter is only 2.5, and s...What a cute face :) <BR/>My daughter is only 2.5, and she's a total fibber sometimes. Her dad asked her if she ate an Oreo the other day she'll say "Nooooooo"...with black crumbs all over her face!Momisodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752015177628948631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-13704263507137021702008-04-08T15:08:00.000-05:002008-04-08T15:08:00.000-05:00Sounds like you handled it beautifully! It really...Sounds like you handled it beautifully! It really is hard not to laugh when they show their sense of humour, isn't it? Good for you though. Not only are you an amazing mother, but an amazing person to boot!<BR/><BR/>Ian had started fibbing (he'll be 4 in June) and I've been instilling the same concepts in him as you have with Joseph. Sounds like I have a few years of it to go! Great fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-51920081355099691242008-04-08T14:08:00.000-05:002008-04-08T14:08:00.000-05:00Yes, unfortunately. 5 years old does seem the sta...Yes, unfortunately. 5 years old does seem the stage for lying. We went through it with our now almost 6-year-old, and he seems to have finally gotten the message that lying will ALWAYS get you in more trouble than the thing you lied about. I really liked how you handled that.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, we've still got a few "Not me's" living in our house. We haven't been able to figure out how to explain that that is still lying. *sigh*Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703334707738126703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-72831596179501855422008-04-08T13:40:00.000-05:002008-04-08T13:40:00.000-05:00We have three "not me's" living in our house. Just...We have three "not me's" living in our house. Just the other day, Not Me dragged a finger through a brand new cheesecake. The finger print matched the 5 year old, so I would say he's right on for his development.<BR/>You put one of your new pics on your header-- I noticed!imbeingheldhostagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771374087307254969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-34573742416106636832008-04-08T13:12:00.000-05:002008-04-08T13:12:00.000-05:00I've instilled a serious fear of my wrath into my ...I've instilled a serious fear of my wrath into my children, so they never lie to me.<BR/><BR/>Except for this morning, when Bella lied to me. And last night, when Ari did. <BR/><BR/>But other than that - they know better!MarĂahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11222253058280821035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-21339784995596429762008-04-08T12:39:00.000-05:002008-04-08T12:39:00.000-05:00We have that problem here...and my kids are a fair...We have that problem here...and my kids are a fair bit older. I don't know if it is a stage, as much as a way to test boundaries. I think it continues more or less intensely for years.<BR/><BR/>I try to punish the lies and reward the truths, like you do. And stress how important it is to be able to trust each other, etc.<BR/><BR/>HeidiFamily Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093360285075029799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-74517265267386853622008-04-08T11:22:00.000-05:002008-04-08T11:22:00.000-05:00I like the way you handled this. My three-year-ol...I like the way you handled this. <BR/><BR/>My three-year-olds haven't begun lying. We're in the ATTITUDE phase. Ugh.just jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218649675899000158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-41121472107949338382008-04-08T10:11:00.000-05:002008-04-08T10:11:00.000-05:00You all have great advice! Beck- Good call! I rea...You all have great advice! <BR/>Beck- Good call! I really should make sure that I am not too hard on him. I know that happens to the oldest sometimes. I don't want to make him feel like he has to lie to stay out of trouble. I'll keep an eye on that too.<BR/>Ashley- I have tried to tell him that it is hard to trust someone who lies. That maybe sometime he will want to tell us something important but we won't know if he is telling us the truth because of past lies. <BR/>I think part of it is just learning the difference between make believe and lying. Making up play stories is fine, but making up other stories is not? That is a difficult concept. I'm trying to help him with that too.<BR/>I think Julie is right, also. It is a long-haul project. <BR/>Keep the advice coming. It's great!<BR/>Thanks everyone!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.com