As parents we want to believe that our children will always tell us the truth and it is a difficult moment when we realize our child has deliberately lied to us. Lying is a normal part of childhood development. Children may begin telling "lies" around the age of 5 in order to avoid disappointing their parents or to avoid punishment. Usually, lying around this age, and the occasional white lies don't indicate a serious problem. Even so, lying should be addressed and steps taken to correct the...