Slow Wednesday

Almost everything are a bit slow today so i decided to navigate few things.

Parenting is an art and a skill that needs a person to acquire certain abilities. I have always admired them because i think being a parent requires a lot of guts. Patience, determination, perseverence and other qualities are of the utmost importance. So i am pasting something which i find useful to parents and guardians alike.

Text below are taken from http://www.childparenting.about.com

Why Children Tell Lies - And How to Stop Them
From Karen Bilich for americanbaby.com

Find out what causes your child's lying problem and how to stop it.
Children under age 6 often tell tales and have difficulty distinguishing between reality and fantasy. Telling tall tales is entirely different from lying. This usually is just an expression of your child's imagination at work, and does no harm to anyone.

Tall tales become more harmful when your child reaches age 6 and you--or your child--can no longer distinguish truth from fantasy. At this point, your child might have a problem. Find out what may be causing your child's lying and how to end it.

The Causes

A child's lying may be the result of numerous factors. These can include:

Fear of disappointing a parent
Avoiding punishment
Seeking attention
Crying out for help
Avoiding stressful situations
Imitating the behavior of the adults around him

Read more on http://www.childparenting.about.com