[LISTEN] The Lies Parents Have Told Their Kids

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There’s some research that suggests 20% of parents have told a white lie to satisfy their child’s curious mind. They come with good intentions of course. Some of the more common white lies include telling kids that eating carrots will help you see in the dark, Santa’s naughty list is real and that he’s watching at all times, and that the ice cream van’s music tells us they’ve run out of ice cream.

Smile Breakfast asked you what white lies your parents told you and what little fibs you’ve asked your kids to make life a little easier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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