Keep It From The Kids–Some Things Shouldn’t Be Shared — Dave’s Diary

There comes a time as a parent when you have to choose between total honesty and a timely fib.  Kids don’t need to know everything and certainly not things they aren’t prepared to process.  Men’s health Magazine says these are some times for creative oratory !

1. When They Wouldn't Understand
Terrorist attacks and infrastructure failures, for example, are beyond the comprehension of younger kids. You can't protect them from everything, but in this case it's okay to assure them that you will.

2. When it's Your Hassle, Not Theirs
If you're losing sleep over the mortgage because you've been laid off, keep it to yourself.   If you're staying home while you look for a job, you won't be able to hide the fact that you're not working, but you should assure them you have the family's finances under control. Tell them everything will be fine, and you may begin to believe it yourself.

3. When it's Just Between You Adults
In the event of a bedroom break-in, an innocent "daddy was just tickling mommy" will suffice. Avoid embarrassing moments by setting up boundaries such when the bedroom door is closed, their question will have to wait.

4. When They Really Stink at Something
Maybe he can't catch a baseball, or her last report card would embarrass the refrigerator door. Those shortcomings should be addressed sensitively.  Focus on effort not outcome.

5. When Your Personal History Should Stay Personal
Claiming that you never touched a member of the opposite sex or sniffed alcohol until age 21 will only brand you as a liar. Employ selective truth-telling when you describe your ill-spent youth.