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Should I tell the truth?
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 475013" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Well, at that age, I think it is kindest to not frustrate and upset. It is not a lie to say the day is on the weekend and just count. If you think that will work just do it and dont give any detail then you dont have to struggle with the "lie" concept . And if needed, It is not a lie to say there is a change of plans, and if really needed....the doggie day has to be on Saturday andor you can add an explanation that does not have too much detail, just doggie is not ready yet but we are going to go on Saturday when he/she is ready. (could avoid the whole thing and say the car needs a tune up...haha)</p><p></p><p>You know me now, I would lie and not feel badly in this situation because you are trying to spare feelings (and save sanity!) It is not meant to hurt him--those are the lies that are not acceptable. At his age I bet we all have had to fudge things a little. </p><p></p><p>ANYWAY... congrats on the psychiatrist! that is fantastic news. I hope you find him as helpful as you need! </p><p>AND... A new puppy??? or a grown dog? girl or boy? name? How super fun. Your luck it will be a difficult child doggie. Mine is Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 475013, member: 12886"] Well, at that age, I think it is kindest to not frustrate and upset. It is not a lie to say the day is on the weekend and just count. If you think that will work just do it and dont give any detail then you dont have to struggle with the "lie" concept . And if needed, It is not a lie to say there is a change of plans, and if really needed....the doggie day has to be on Saturday andor you can add an explanation that does not have too much detail, just doggie is not ready yet but we are going to go on Saturday when he/she is ready. (could avoid the whole thing and say the car needs a tune up...haha) You know me now, I would lie and not feel badly in this situation because you are trying to spare feelings (and save sanity!) It is not meant to hurt him--those are the lies that are not acceptable. At his age I bet we all have had to fudge things a little. ANYWAY... congrats on the psychiatrist! that is fantastic news. I hope you find him as helpful as you need! AND... A new puppy??? or a grown dog? girl or boy? name? How super fun. Your luck it will be a difficult child doggie. Mine is Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) [/QUOTE]
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