Many parents have told their child a white lie or two, usually with the best of intentions. Research suggests 45% of parents tell their children a white lie at least once a week, and a fifth (20%) tell them well-meaning untruths daily to satisfy their curious minds. So what porkies are parents telling their kids? If you eat any fruit seeds, the fruit will start growing in your body (7%)Are white lies harmless? Clinical psychologist Linda Blair, author of books including The Happy Child, says there’s no one simple answer as to whether white lies are harmless or not.

Source: Irish Examiner March 30, 2018 06:45 UTC