Truth #16: Children are remarkably honest creatures until we teach them not to be. Yes, children are born into this world without filters especially when it comes to honesty. As they grow up they learn how to cover the truth by using tact or worse, by outright lying. Being truthful in many situations we are told hurts people's feelings and so honesty is pushed aside for something a little more humane, thus we witness the birth of lies or "white lies" we like to call them. Children learn to lie for many reasons until all those reasons blend into one. As we become adults, some of us forget how or when to tell the truth because using "tact" is easier. But for a child the truth is always right there in the forefront waiting to be verbalized without hesitation or malice. For them, it's simple and straightforward. The truth is the truth!
True indeed. Though children learn to lie remarkably quickly - which is a reflection on us and our society.
ReplyDeleteWhat kills me is when they get that wide-eyed look and shrug their shoulders and say I DONT KNOW when questioned about anything.
DeleteTact, the ability to tell someone where to go and make the person happy to be on the way.
ReplyDeleteGeez, I guess I need lessons in that! lol
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