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sonicl · 11.23.2006, 06:52 AM

British parents relish tricking their children into believing the same tall tales they were told in their youth, it has been claimed. Modern parents are not just happy to tell porkies about the likes of Father Christmas and the Tooth Fairy, they even elaborate on the old myths. A poll has found almost nine out of 10 parents have passed on the white lies they were told as children - but with an extra dash of imagination.

Among the whoppers were: "When the man in the ice cream van plays his music, he's run out of ice cream", and "Daddy is related to all policemen, so you have to be good wherever you go." But the favourites remained tales about Father Christmas and the Tooth Fairy, followed closely by the importance of eating carrots and crusts.

The nationwide poll for Reader's Digest magazine found 89% of British adults were told minor mistruths by their parents when they were young, with 83% passing them on to their own offspring. Parents from the north of England told the most lies, followed by those from the South, the Midlands and Wales. The Scots told the fewest.

Child psychologist Richard Bulkeley said parents did not need to feel guilty for lying to their children. He said: "Sharing fantasies may well stimulate children's brains and help develop language skills. It could also make them more creative and sensitive later in life."

:: The top 10 white lies are:

1. Father Christmas
2. The Tooth Fairy
3. Crusts make your hair curl
4. Carrots make you see in the dark
5. If the wind changes, your face will stay like that
6. Easter Bunny
7. Babies are found under gooseberry bushes (or similar)
8. If you eat apple pips, they'll grow in your tummy
9. Picking your nose causes your head to cave in/your brain to fall out/your nose to fall off
10. Lying does something unpleasant to your tongue (spots, ulcers, it will drop off)

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/23112006/14...kids-fibs.html

Does anyone have any good stories to share? Either fibs that their parents told them, or fibs that they have told their own kids?

11.23.2006, 06:52 AM	#1
sonicl invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,527	British parents relish tricking their children into believing the same tall tales they were told in their youth, it has been claimed. Modern parents are not just happy to tell porkies about the likes of Father Christmas and the Tooth Fairy, they even elaborate on the old myths. A poll has found almost nine out of 10 parents have passed on the white lies they were told as children - but with an extra dash of imagination. Among the whoppers were: "When the man in the ice cream van plays his music, he's run out of ice cream", and "Daddy is related to all policemen, so you have to be good wherever you go." But the favourites remained tales about Father Christmas and the Tooth Fairy, followed closely by the importance of eating carrots and crusts. The nationwide poll for Reader's Digest magazine found 89% of British adults were told minor mistruths by their parents when they were young, with 83% passing them on to their own offspring. Parents from the north of England told the most lies, followed by those from the South, the Midlands and Wales. The Scots told the fewest. Child psychologist Richard Bulkeley said parents did not need to feel guilty for lying to their children. He said: "Sharing fantasies may well stimulate children's brains and help develop language skills. It could also make them more creative and sensitive later in life." :: The top 10 white lies are: 1. Father Christmas 2. The Tooth Fairy 3. Crusts make your hair curl 4. Carrots make you see in the dark 5. If the wind changes, your face will stay like that 6. Easter Bunny 7. Babies are found under gooseberry bushes (or similar) 8. If you eat apple pips, they'll grow in your tummy 9. Picking your nose causes your head to cave in/your brain to fall out/your nose to fall off 10. Lying does something unpleasant to your tongue (spots, ulcers, it will drop off) http://uk.news.yahoo.com/23112006/14...kids-fibs.html Does anyone have any good stories to share? Either fibs that their parents told them, or fibs that they have told their own kids?
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