Is it ever ok to lie to your children?

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I can't think of a scenario when it's okay?

So I'm all for age related truths. Eg. If someone is unwell with a horrible disease and will die in pain

Obviously I wouldn't tell my 5yo kid the gory details. But would tell them that Alex is very poorly and needs the doctors and nurses to help them get better etc

I know it's not black and white. But intrigued to know what others think.

Happy to be told I'm wrong btw! I'm just curious to know what others think and if there's situations that I haven't reasonably thought of.

@Flakeymcwakey

I lie to mine that I like their father and am sorry we had to split up, we just couldn't make it work but really wanted to. The reality is I don't like him and it was a relief to split up. And he smells bad.

I think my parents still tell this lie about 25 years after they split up.