2006-12-05 15:07:06 · 17 answers · asked by Sixxie 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
There are some things kids don't need to know, and depending on age, aren't ready to process or understand....
I don't condone lying to them, but I also don't telling them more than they can understand and emotionally handle...
2006-12-05 15:09:28 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally don't think so. I think it is wrong to sugar coat everything and protect them from real life. What a shock it becomes when they get older. If they are used to reality from an earlier age, then I feel they will have a better time coping with all of life in general. I always try to be honest with my daughter. She is nine, and when someone dies, I tell her and then we will have conversations about life and death. I don't try to scare her, and I spare really scary or gruesome details, but I just try to be there, and answer questions, and let her know that yeah this stuff happens, but it is okay, it is life, and we are all here together. Lately though I am starting to regret some of my honesty! LOL She has been asking ALOT of questions about, love and boys and female things, sigh,...fun stuff. teehee Take care, =)
2006-12-05 15:15:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, its not wrong. But you should be wise on what you want to say. Being open about stuff that includes you and your kids is ok.
But telling them everything from your love life to your work tooo much isnt such a great idea. as there age increases you'll see, you can tell them more from time to time, but it starts by a small general idea then you can add up the details.
2006-12-05 15:10:11 · answer #3 · answered by rhea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it age related to the child? Can he/she handle it? Is it necessary or can it wait for a later date when the the child is more matured and more ready to accept it? Is it the stranger/danger thing? Is it adult drama? Is it Santa Claus?
It is a parent's responsibility to protect a child. That can include protecting them from the truth as well. They don't need all the details. Don't rush a child into growing up. Give them the gift of childhood.
2006-12-05 15:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by honiebyrd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's up to you. Many parents feel that withholding some information from children keeps them from growing up too fast. But only you know how much to say to them about the world. Honesty is very important, but full disclosure is not necessary.
2006-12-05 15:10:18 · answer #5 · answered by dante_cubit_3000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i dont beleave that is wrong my mom was open with me but just remember there kids so break it down to there level and there are some things dont share but i new alot i need it cuase now i am on my and i so indepent its not funny and my mind is shap
2006-12-05 15:10:38 · answer #6 · answered by bigsexy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no if they can handle it
at age 3 you can be honest at mommy and daddy made you
at age 10 you can be more detailed and at age 16 I hope you can say everything about sex.
or any other topic
2006-12-05 15:11:55 · answer #7 · answered by G L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Don't give them more information than they asked for,or give details that they wouldn't yet understand, but show a good example and tell the truth.
2006-12-05 15:10:13 · answer #8 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. just as it is wrong to tell a ugly person that they are infact ugly. some things should just not be told even if it is honest. kindness is better
2006-12-05 15:09:51 · answer #9 · answered by Sandy, David & Terry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,it is not wrong, but keep in mind that whatever you tell your kids should be age appropriate.
2006-12-05 15:09:37 · answer #10 · answered by lil star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋