197. Is It Wrong to Lie to Children?

This podcast episode explores the ethics and complexities of parenting by lying, discussing the practice of deceiving children to influence their emotions or behavior. The hosts share personal experiences and debate the morality of perpetuating childhood myths. They delve into the differentiation between "good" lies and "bad" lies in parenting and question the impact of lying on children's innocence. The conversation also touches on the balance between honesty and empathy, the universal need for autonomy, and the circumstances under which lying may be justifiable. The episode concludes with listener thoughts on neuroticism and promotions for future episodes.