Tact is another animal altogether. Though a liar might say "that dress makes you look like a supermodel" a tactful person (a diplomat, if you will) might say "it's a beautiful color on your skin."
Sure, there are all kinds and levels of lies. Kids test those waters.
Having said all that, the article states:
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As adulthood approaches, young people learn instead to use the less harmful “white lies” that everyone tells to avoid hurting people’s feelings.
Researchers say there is no link between telling fibs in childhood and any tendency to cheat in exams or to become a fraudster later in life.
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Dr Lee said that catching your children lying was not a bad thing but should be exploited as a " "teachable moment".
“You shouldn’t smack or scream at your child but you should talk about the importance of honesty and the negativity of lying," he told the Sunday Times.
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So the article is really saying that more intelligent children are likely to be more successful in life. Well...duh!
