Do you ever make up lies about your kids to make them look better?

Question

for example to the doctor or to someone who is bragging about how good and smart their child is.

Answer 1

I would have to say that as a mom of four yes I have done that. I hate listening to a mom bragging so much you can't get a word in edgewise. I ony have said small fibs nothing that they can verify so it won't come back and bit me in the butt later.

Answer 2

No, but my kids are pretty young too. 10 months and 3 yrs. Maybe yours are older. Sometimes if someone is bragging about something there child excells in and I feel a bit like taking up for my kids I just mention something else my child is advanced in. For the most part I usually just smile and nod and think ... all kids are different and a lot of times when parents go on and on about there children being advanced the child later feels the pressure to be "perfect"! And I want my kids to know that I love and accept them whether they are ahead or behind!! :) Every child is special in his or her on way.

Answer 3

Well....I don't have any children, and I am not sure if you're the mother or the child...but my mother does the same thing about us. I have 8 sisters...though we are all smart, beautiful, conservative, all around good kids. We can be just as bad as anyone else.lol My mother tells people all the time what angels we are, I don't mind, because no ones perfect, but we come close to it.lol. Nothing's wrong with it, but if you're feeling guilty because the lies are about you, then try to do something to make your mother proud, so then she won't have to lie anymore.

Answer 4

I don't remember a time I ever did this... but my kids are still young. Think of it this way: all kids are different and excel in different areas and different ways. Since you don't want to be caught or get wrapped up in your own lies, try to focus on things that your child does that you can be proud of. If nothing comes to mind, cultivate any interests he or she may already have. Lying about your child will only reveal your own insecurities, especially if caught. Plus, if your child is old enough to realize you are lying, they will see the example you are setting and follow suit. They may also feel pressured to live up to your lies. Love them and be proud of them for who they are.

Answer 5

No. Everyone brags about their child at some point in time. I do not make up things to make my child look better. Who cares!

Answer 6

It is only natural to want to brag about your children, especially in the face of someone bragging about their kids. I have gone through it many times. No, my kids are not genius level over achievers, but I love them with all my heart, and I'm very proud of them! Go ahead and BRAG! Your kids are just as golden to you as the next guy's kids!

Answer 7

What good will that do? People will get to know your children for who they are so why make them look better? I have great kids.. my daughter has a whiny attitude but has never been in trouble and is a great help. My son is a mommas boy and has never been in trouble either daughter is 22 yrs and son is almost 19 yrs old.

Answer 8

Nope because everyone sees right through the lies. It makes you look stupid, and embarrasses the child if they find out.

What kind of example are you setting for the child, as a liar?

Answer 9

No, I wouldn't lie. I'm not immune to bragging, but I would never drop to the level of saying things not true about my child. Even if it was over something small, it'd just be unfair to my child and teaching them it's okay to lie.

Answer 10

All my children are grown and have children of their own now. When they were young and still at home, I never had to make up a fictitious story to make them look good or to brag on them. I don't have to for my grandchildren either.