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Talking to Your Kids About Anthony Weiner’s Lies

by rosemary, June 13, 2011

The recent media frenzy about the behavior of Representative Anthony Weiner highlights the dangers of two activities – sexting and lying – and provides a clear teachable moment to use with our teens. We would hope to have good role models for the actions we want to encourage but given the dramatic effects of the inappropriate messages and photos Weiner sent and the devastating results of his untruthful words, we can talk to our kids about the serious consequences of making bad decisions. Weiner is under fire by his own … Continue reading →

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Childhood Lies

by rosemary, November 5, 2009

It’s been said that young children tend to lie at least once every two hours – sometimes to get something they want or to gain attention but usually to avoid getting in trouble and being punished. Often the lines between make-believe and reality become blurred. But when do youngsters’ little ‘white lies’ become teenagers’ big destructive whoppers? And how do those teens behave as young adults? The Josephson Institute of Ethics releases studies of American high school students every two years and finds that the levels of lying, cheating and … Continue reading →

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Examples for Our Children

by rosemary, March 16, 2009

It’s never been easy to instill good values in our children and teenagers. And they seem to be floundering without role models of moral behavior in society. Studies indicate that over 75% of school kids report having cheated on exams. We tell them to take their lead from our personal actions. But how can we teach our children to be responsible citizens when so many around them are making news by being irresponsible and dishonest? Politicians promise one thing while campaigning and then mysteriously forget these pledges after the election. … Continue reading →

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by rosemary, March 4, 2008

How do you like being called a “good liar? ” A new book portrays women as better liars than men – more clever and successful. How does this feel to you? Is it an accomplishment or a criticism? Does it seem to be true or a sexist stereotype? Is this just another hit on beleaguered Sandwich Generation Boomers? Women have several reasons for lying according to author Susan Shapiro Barash. Some lie to protect themselves – for example, to better their financial position or to cover up taboo behavior. A … Continue reading →