So, as long as the person doesn't care and as long as they don't rely on your lie, honesty is unimportant?
I just can't agree with you folks. Honesty is a BIG DEAL. My question is, if it's ok to lie to your kids for years, what else is it ok to lie about? The truth is not always pretty, flashy, or glamorous, but it is the most precious thing a person can have
Hmm, I just asked my 10 year old if she felt bad that I had lied to her when she was younger about Santa being real. Her response: Of course not mom, every little kid wants to believe in magic and Santa and I would have felt worse if I was one of those kids who didn't believe, it made christmas more fun, wondering what Santa would bring. Then she added, of course I know now you buy the presents and it's still special but I'm glad you told me Santa was real, remember that little boy in grade primary who was in my class? Nathan? He was a Jehovah's Witness like Nana and Papa and he told some of the kids at school that Santa wasn't real, everyone hated him. I felt sorry for him, he never looked happy.
Out of the mouth babes, JD. And if you ever have children and think you'll never ever tell them a mistruth, good luck, lol! I want a front row seat for that. Prepare to have him/her persecuted for your sense of what's "right".