Like for example, my friend's parents told her that they were going to be really late (coming home) because her dad forgot to bring money for the toll, but they were really going out for their anniversery. Is it just that they dont like to talk about love stuff around their kids?
2006-11-06 14:01:26 · 11 answers · asked by amcheung10 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
parents sometimes lie because they think they are protecting their children. that the truth might hurt them. the example you gave sounded like the parents wanted a night out alone to celebrate their anniversary, and felt guilty, that they were not including their child. so rather than hurt their child's feelings made up an excuse. so, i don't think it's a matter that they don't like talking about love stuff around their kids as a matter that they are protecting their child from not wanting to include him/her on their special ocassion.
2006-11-06 14:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by try 2 help 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not that. Parents are not obligated to tell all their business. Some kids don't want to hear the truth. Some kids could care less. Maybe, for the parents, it was like doing something bad but in a fun way. Who knows your friends parents probably rented a room and made out like teenagers.
They are not your parents so get over it, Sweetie. When you become a parent you will understand why 'we' parents keep some truths from our kids.
2006-11-06 14:22:51 · answer #2 · answered by NyteWing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that parents have a certain degree of privacy that should be respected. They didn't need to lie about it, but it's also not something the child should get upset over. When my husband and I want to have a romantic evening, we ship the kids off to his parents house. And we tell the kids, "we're having a romantic evening". Our kids need to know we're in love. I grew up thinking my parents couldn't stand each other.
2006-11-06 14:05:16 · answer #3 · answered by kari w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes parents consider their children on a "need to know" basis. They don't tell you unless you need to know. Personally, I am very honest with my children. We talk about everything...from drugs, to teen pregnancy, etc. I am very honest with my children. I feel that if I am not honest about things with them & the effects these things can have on your life, then someone ELSE OUT THERE will school them---and it won't be pretty.
As far as what my mate & I do...that's "need to know". If we're going out, I tell my kids where I will be, give them directions to follow when I am gone, and they have my cell # & the # to wherever I am at. I never leave them without that info & of course, a big kiss & a hug...
2006-11-06 14:28:05 · answer #4 · answered by moonbaby3504 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-03 08:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by bungay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's kind of weird when it comes to parents. it's not that a lot of parents lie on purpose. i thinks they lie because they think the kids woud take a lie a lot better than the truth. see, parents feel guilty doing things without their kids. and they might never see their kids ready for the truth. even if its something simple like going out for their anniversary. it's ok to look the other way. let them have their little white lies. afterall, how many little white lies have you told your parents? don't take it personal.
2006-11-06 14:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by nina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may be afraid they might become upset or something like that I'm assuming. I'm not a parent so I can't speak for them. Either that or they are just plain weird, but they may have a good reason for it. Some things like the toothfairy and such are okay to lie about but some things aren't.
2006-11-06 14:08:10 · answer #7 · answered by Bella Swan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only lies I told my child is of santa and the easter bunny...
Other than that I am brutally honest and life is good !
2006-11-06 14:25:22 · answer #8 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dunno, my parents don't seem to ever lie to us. We have an open relationship with our parents (my sister and I) we tell them everything! I enjoy it, but sometimes they can be a bit nosey.....but I love them for it. I think it's because they care that they do that!
2006-11-06 14:05:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they just dont want talk about their "love life" around their kids! or they just dont want anyone to know!
2006-11-06 14:04:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋