Is it okay to lie to your kids?

Is it okay to lie to your kids?
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answer:I, too, saw that commercial and had the same feelings. first, i would not trust that woman if she took a pledge to tell the truth. i know its just a commercial, but it sets a really bad tone for adults that lie to their children. No, tell the truth. bad mamma. Good question. john
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