# The Little White Lies Parents Tell Their Kids

Ever wonder why your parents rushed you out of events at intermission claiming "the show is over"? In this hilarious episode, our hosts dive into the creative deceptions parents use to manage their children. From the classic "intermission exit strategy" to telling kids that lobsters are "bugs" so they won't want to try them, we explore the amusing contradictions of teaching honesty while bending the truth. The conversation reveals how these harmless fibs cross generations as today's parents find themselves recycling the same creative stories.

## Timestamps and Key Takeaways:

**2:05** - The intermission escape trick: Convincing kids the show is over halfway through to beat traffic and save money
*Takeaway: This clever parenting hack has been passed down through generations*

**4:30** - Food-related lies: From "lobsters are bugs" to "coffee stunts your growth"
*Takeaway: Parents often use health concerns to discourage kids from adult foods*

**7:15** - Bizarre health warnings: The eye-booger myth and watermelon seed explosions
*Takeaway: Many childhood fears came from these creative but completely fabricated dangers*

**9:45** - The classic "starving children" guilt trip and other mealtime manipulation
*Takeaway: Food waste prevention tactics often involved questionable global comparisons*

If you've ever told your child a little white lie to make your day easier or found yourself repeating the same fibs your parents told you, you'll find yourself nodding and laughing throughout this episode. Listen now to join the conversation about these universal parenting shortcuts and maybe pick up a new trick or two!

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