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Book SynopsisLying is a healthy and inevitable part of child development. But when do lies become a problem? In this book, psychologist Victoria Talwar presents practical, science-based strategies to address lying and foster truthfulness in children, from early childhood to the teenage years.
Trade ReviewVictoria Talwar is the leading authority on the development of lying and deception in children. I’m a huge fan of her work.
The Truth About Lying: Teaching Honesty to Children at Every Age and Stage is especially for parents, but I recommend it to anyone interested in the topic. -- Timothy Levine, PhD, University of Alabama Birmingham, author of Duped: Truth-Default Theory and the Social Science of Lying and Deception
Talwar is a renowned researcher of children’s deception, and this book will enhance her reputation among scholars and, what’s more important, explain the nuances of lying to a lay audience. It is chock full of evidence-based insights for parents and children. There is nothing quite like it, and both parents and students will benefit immensely from reading it. -- Stephen J. Ceci, PhD, Carr Professor of Developmental Psychology at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, and Past President, Society for Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Science
Table of ContentsIntroduction: We
Can Teach Honesty to Children
I. What You Need to Know About Children’s Lies 1. Keeping Things in Perspective: Adult Behavior
2 How Lying Develops as a Normal Part of Child Development
3. Why People Lie
II. Teaching Honesty to Children 4. Stay Calm and Address the Motivation
5. Use Positive Discipline
6. Talk to Children About Honesty
7. Acknowledge and Recognize Honesty
8. Walk the Talk
9. Encourage Open Communication
10. Build a Foundation for Character Development
III. The Gray Zone 11. Secrets and Tattles
12. When Lies Are a Symptom of Other Problems
Final Thoughts
References
Index
About the Author
