Parents Confess Hilarious White Lies They’ve Told Their Children

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Parents Confess Hilarious White Lies They’ve Told Their Children

“But why, Mom? Why?”

“Dad, please… please… PLEASE!”

You might say it to save yourself the constant questioning or the meltdown sure to ensue if you don’t. Maybe you’re trying to spare them from the horrible truth for a few more years. Perhaps it’s to assuage your guilt after a long, exhausting day with the little people.

There’s a number of reasons parents lie. While they might not be their finer moments, these parents coming clean are sure to make you laugh… and cringe a little because you’ve likely said a few of these before.

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