Parents confess the funniest lies they’ve told their kids
From the tooth fairy to Santa Claus, there are countless white lies parents tell their kids.
British broadcaster and father of three, Dan Walker, revealed that on average nine out of 10 parents say ‘white lies’ are the secret to a happy life.
He asked parents on Twitter to share the funniest lies they have told and he received a great response.
Lee Cooper admitted he told his son, “Daddy cannot hear when it is dark. Call mummy if you wake up at night.” He said the lie worked until his wife found out.
Simon Rusbridge said he told his children, “When the ice cream van plays music it's to let everyone know they've run out.”
Another user, Mandy Green, confessed, “My son and I spent 10 minutes looking for his chocolate coins when I knew all along I’d eaten them the day before.”
Mel revealed that she told her kids that their ears will turn red when they lie. “Now when they lie, they cover their ears”, she said.
Catherine Corbey told her kids that the internet shuts down at the weekend so she could get more family time.
Canary shared, “A helicopter used to pass over our house at 6 pm daily. I said they were checking to make sure kids were eating ALL their dinner nicely.”
Twitter users also shared the lies their own parents and grandparents told them.
“My Grandad wanted to give Elvis a noble death and told me he was shot on the toilet. I believed it for like 17 years,” said Jonathon Aalders.
Stephen O’Reilly said his parents told him Doritos are only for adults. “I was 12 when I found out the truth.”
What is the funniest lie you told your kids? Let us know in the comments below.