It's not uncommon for parents to lie to their children — "the tooth fairy left you money" — but lies that stem from frustration or are meant to coerce, or sometimes even protect a child, can backfire.
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It's not uncommon for parents to lie to their children — "the tooth fairy left you money" — but lies that stem from frustration or are meant to coerce, or sometimes even protect a child, can backfire.