White lies are there any benefits of telling them to children

a topical question nowadays
in order to minimize harm, embarrassment or distress
help sustain our good relationship

Types of lie
Outright lies
Softened truths
Careful omissions

Reasons for white lies
Avoiding distress
Avoiding harm
Positive help
Social norms
Ingratiation
Procrastination
Self-protection

in order not to hurt the psych of children
“Bitter truth is better, than a sweet lie”
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