tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38232942.post7169744666610922408..comments2024-03-15T01:38:51.061-07:00Comments on MotherhoodLater.com - World’s leading newsletter, website and community for midlife moms: How Important Is the Truth?—by Jamie LevineRobin Gorman Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816036736416667540noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38232942.post-83569510028156743662012-02-06T06:15:21.368-08:002012-02-06T06:15:21.368-08:00As I've said before, Jaime, we have the same k...As I've said before, Jaime, we have the same kid, different genders, Lol! We still have to stand next to my son to make sure he brushes his teeth and washes his hands. But the other day in karate, my son's karate instructor seemed disappointed with the whole class' performance. He asked, "Don't any of you practice at home?" My son loudly answered, "No, Sir!" The karate teacher tried not to laugh. But he commended my son on his braveness and honesty. After the class, I praised him as well. And I added that because he was the first one to speak up, that made him an even better person.<br /><br />Jayda will grow out of this. But, like with my son, I point out when people lie and why they might have lied. I also stress that it is hard to trust a person who lies to you a lot. And, of course, I truly never lie to my son. I'll even tell him times when I feel like lying, but in the end, I'll feel bad about myself and it won't help the situation.<br /><br />Encourage her to talk about why she says she does things when she obviously doesn't. It will certainly pay off in the end! :)Cara Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05929269041124368708noreply@blogger.com