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When parents whisper: The little lies of everyday life
When everyday life becomes stressful, parents sometimes turn to white lies
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Who does not know it? Between the door and the hinge, shopping and the child still on the arm, the little ones’ question time does not want to end. Parents often resort to a white lie. You can read the most creative answers here.
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1. “No, you can’t play with the iPad, you can’t play after 6 p.m.”
Alternatively: “The battery is empty”.
2. “You can have the green Hubba Bubba, but it tastes like peas. Everything green tastes like peas.”
Or broccoli.
3. “Hanuta is only for adults, there is alcohol in it”.
Also works at Raffaello and Ferrero Rocher.
4. “Unfortunately I don’t have any money with me, that’s why we can’t buy any of the colorful giant lollipops.”
Whatever works: “No, lollipops were sold out today.” If you like it shorter: “Hattensienicht”.
5. “Yes, of course, of course there is the tooth fairy. I’ve seen it myself.”
And also the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus and the Christ Child.
6. “I don’t know where the rainbow unicorn is that neighs so beautifully. We’ll definitely find that again.”
Hopefully never again.
7. “Unfortunately there are no replacement batteries for the fire engine with the extra loud siren.”
Thank goodness you can take the batteries out there.
8. “That beetle that lies so motionless on its back? He’s probably just sleeping.”
We’ll explain about death later.
9. “No, I don’t need a bicycle helmet, I have a harder head than you.”
Everyone can forget a helmet like that.
10. “Of course you can eat a lot of sweets in the evening and not brush your teeth, but then your teeth will immediately turn black – or fall out.”
Mean, but very effective.
11. “We can’t get guinea pigs, Dad has a bad allergy.”
Could really be …
12. “Mom has to clarify something here on the cell phone again, it is important for work”
While watching some puppy video on Facebook.
13. “I don’t know why the kids are out there so late – they are probably much older than you.”
At 18.30.
14. “Of course chickpeas are called that because they make you giggle. Give them a try!”
Must be performed with a giggle.
15. “You don’t have to be afraid of the dark. Mama doesn’t have any either.”
Only during a thunderstorm. Or when dad isn’t around. Or in front of spiders (see also point 20)
16. “I haven’t eaten the last of the gummy bears. I would never do that.”
There were only five left.
17. “But if you don’t want to go to daycare today, educator XY is sure to be very sad.”
And me too.
18. “It’s a shame the holidays are over!”
AT LAST!
19. “Are you as good at wheeling as Matilda? Sure. At least.”
Although Matilda’s wheel stroke is clearly 1000 times better.
20. “The spider is much more afraid of you than you are of her.”
How would anyone ever know for sure?