“Secure children/teenagers know their parents are there to assist them. They know they can give explanations without the fear of criticism. If the truth is told, there should be no come-back unless the same wrong action is repeated. My youngest son told me the truth about an issue and as I said I was going to discipline him he said: "Do you want to make a liar out of me because in future I shall not tell you the truth!?” Discussions Honesty Openness Author:Sheila du Plessis