Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Avoid long drawn out arguments. This should be a place to relax, not to waste your time needlessly.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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Please do not spam at the top level. If you have a lot to post each day, try and post them all together in one top level comment
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Try keep things light. If you are bringing in deep stuff, try not to go overboard.
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Things that are clearly on-topic for this board should be posted as a separate post and not here (except if you are new and still getting the feel of this place)
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If you find people violating these rules, deport them rather than start a argument here.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evolving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
How do they control children? What prevents a child revealing the truth? Children’s ability to resist unexpected testimony and defer to authority may be influenced by their inhibitory control. This refers to the capacity to suppress one’s own thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to conform to societal norms. As children develop, they may learn to inhibit their own beliefs and expectations in order to follow the guidance of adults.
Fear of Consequences and Loss of Trust When children lie, they may fear consequences such as punishment, loss of trust, or rejection. This fear can lead them to withhold the truth in order to avoid these outcomes. Adults can inadvertently reinforce this fear by reacting harshly to lies or by making children feel ashamed or guilty for their actions.
Developmental Understanding of Truth and Honesty Children’s understanding of truth and honesty develops over time. Initially, they may not fully comprehend the concept of lying and may use their imagination to explore different behaviors. As they grow, they may begin to understand the importance of honesty and the consequences of lying. However, they may still struggle to distinguish between “white lies” and intentional deception.
Social Pressures and Peer Influence Children may also be influenced by social pressures and peer relationships. They may lie to fit in with their peers or to avoid social exclusion. As they get older, they may use lying as a way to protect their privacy and independence.