Lies. Everyone has lied, and will continue to lie. We know its wrong, but somehow continue to justify our actions. When does lying become habit? Is it justified ?
As a child, the line "tell the truth" is drilled into your head; tell the truth and everything will turn out fine. But then you see Mom tell her friend her new haircut looks amazing, when in reality it looks atrocious. You see Dad tell Mom that that dress doesn't make her look fat, even when it does. As it turns out, lying is human nature. Studies have shown that children as early as six months lie subconsciously, by fake crying or laughing. As a child grows, they get progressively better at lying, to the point that lying becomes a habit, a second nature. Lying is morally wrong, yet research shows that 60% of adults can't go 10 minutes without lying. It is an addiction, and an easy out when one lies.
Researchers have come to the conclusion that young children who lie are more advanced, socially and cognitively. Children who recognize that lying can bail us out of awkward situations,spare feelings of others, keep us out of trouble,and enhance social standings, are strong-brained and proven to do well in situations that force them to think on their feet.
It is understandable to want to spare one's feelings, or avoid punishment, but is lying really the way to make those things happen? Lying is morally wrong, yet socially accepted. The average person lies 7-10 times a day, without a second thought. We all know lying is wrong, but continue to do it, and even use science to justify our lying, but is it right?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-dolphin-divide/201309/why-do-we-lie
http://people.howstuffworks.com/lying.htm
http://nymag.com/news/features/43893/
