I was watching a news show this morning and I saw something that was very interesting. The panel was made up of both political parties. There were 2 of one party and there was 1 of the other party.

The discussion on this news panel centered around the current national news of the day. Each side made their point and then the fur started to fly. The member of the panel that was flying solo was feeling ganged up on...hmmmm....maybe so. This member immediately became a fast talker. This is a tactic used by those who aren't operating with the truth. This person then made the statement that she was feeling ganged up on by the other two panel members.

The reason I find this interesting is because I see this on a regular basis in my office. The panel in my office is not mature adults, my panels are usually Kindergarten students or First Graders. I make it a practice to talk with kids when there are behavior problems one on one first. I talk with all parties involved and then I bring them together. Usually the stories do not match...Really??

At this point in the panel discussion I kinda have an idea who is telling the truth and who is not...Guess what happens to the one who is lying...did I say lying...I meant fibbing, white lie, they didn't have all the information, they didn't remember, it was an accident...Are you laughing yet? It happens all the time.

What happens is the child begins to fast talk..so much so that I have to step in and stop them. They want to rule the conversation so that the TRUTH cannot be heard. When you stand on the TRUTH whatever it might be keep standing. When you tell the truth the excuses are fewer and you don't have to fast talk or make up other stories.

Funny how this is the same for adults and children who are liars. Did I say liars..yes...adults and children lie...Really?