Is It Okay To Lie To Your Child...If It Is For Their Own Good?

Question:

Is It Okay To Lie To Your Child...If It Is For Their Own Good?

I don't have children...just curious...

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Nope. I have just find it creates an atmosphere of distrust that can never be fully repaired. I'm not talking "Santa Clause" or the tooth fairy, that's a universal fabrication. But, why did daddy smash that pervert in the mouth, when daddy says never be on the offensive? Well, uh? It's better to just say the truth, I messed up. Now I hope that this isn't hypocritical, but, I do believe in withholding the truth. I think that's self explanatory. I hope! Honesty is always the best policy, but, not brutal honesty!