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Lies All Parents Tell Their Children

Because sometimes, it just makes life that little bit easier.

1. “Your toy truck with the flashing lights and loud siren sounds? It’s broken.”

2. “Children have to eat their vegetables – it’s the law.”

3. “Picking your nose makes your nostrils bigger.”

4. “It’s chicken.”

5. “Sitting too close to the TV will make you go blind.”

6. “Children’s TV ends at 6pm because they all have to go have their dinner and go to bed.”

7. “I didn’t bring any money with me today.”

8. “No you can’t have any of my food – children wouldn’t like it.”

9. “I’m going to text Father Christmas and tell him you didn't do your homework.”

10. “Yes – we’re nearly there!”

11. “The beach/park/toy shop is closed today.”

12. "If you don't start behaving, that man will tell you off."

13. “One more word, and I’m going to turn this car around, and we’ll all go home.”

14. “We'd LOVE to take you along…but the restaurant doesn’t allow kids.”

15. “I'm sorry darling, I'd let you use my phone to play games, but the battery is dead.”

16. “You can’t get a cat/dog/goldfish because your dad is allergic.”

17. "Only Grandma’s money works on the rides."

18. "Daddy LOVES playing with your toys. Why don't you go and wake him up?"

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What lies have you told your children to make life easier? Let us know in a comment below.