1. Stop lying.
2. Don’t lie to them, even when you’re joking or playing.
3. If you’ve lied to them unknowingly, correct yourself before they find out.
4. Don’t give them unverified information. If they ask you a question you don’t know, just say so.
5. If they lie, don’t overreact
6. If they say the truth, reward them or simply acknowledge it.
7. Learn how to respond to inappropriate questions with age-appropriate answers, without resorting to lying.
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