When is it ok to lie?

When is it ok to lie?
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To protect someone – I will not be telling my son that his Dad did not care about him enough to be around for him…I’m not sure what I will tell him… but if it is going to protect him it’s going to have to be a lie. He will find out the truth when he is ready…
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