Texas State University: Children Who Tell Blunt Truth, As Opposed To Lying, Are Being Judged Harsher By Adults
October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 13 (TNSjou) -- Texas State University issued the following news release:
New findings suggest children who tell blunt truths such as "I don't want this present - it's ugly!" are judged more harshly by adults than those who bend the truth to be polite or protect others.
Published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Moral Education, the research demonstrates the mixed messages that adults are giving children about lying versus telli . . .
New findings suggest children who tell blunt truths such as "I don't want this present - it's ugly!" are judged more harshly by adults than those who bend the truth to be polite or protect others.
Published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Moral Education, the research demonstrates the mixed messages that adults are giving children about lying versus telli . . .