Lying can be harmful, but when thought and good reasoning are behind lies they can prove to be a helpful and needed part of society. If one can get past the misleading stigma of lying one could find its many benefits. An example of the good that can come from lying is when lies are used in the home setting, especially with children.

I feel that lying can be the right thing to do when the truth has the potential to be much more damaging. I think that coming clean to abstain from guilt, like when telling the truth and hurting someone whom one loves, can be the ultimate selfish act. Though telling the truth is good, one may never be able to repair the rift between the person or persons.

Lying is considered one of the most common wrong acts we carry out, even with our children. When considering this, how can lying be considered wrong? The truth is it cannot. Children more than others, need care, support, and protection. To shield them by lying because they are more vulnerable and more impressionable is sometimes the only way. Sometimes there is just no truthful alternative to deal with the problem faced. An example of a major topic in this debate is lying to children about Santa Claus.

Some feel that lying to children about Santa can harm their trust in adults as they get older and come to the conclusion that Santa is not real. I feel that this is not true. These types of lies only perpetuate the imagination, creative spirit, joy and hope that children naturally have. So, we should keep calm and allow children to outgrow Santa Claus in their own time.

Lying can be extremely useful when trying to protect our loved ones, especially children. Yet, one must remember to make an informed choice about the issue concerned. Everyone deserves to know the truth, and when going the path of lying, people must consider the doubt and distrust they can cause.