Five “White Lies” Every Kentucky Dude is Allowed to Tell His Kids

Five “White Lies” Every Kentucky Dude is Allowed to Tell His Kids

Parenting is part art, part endurance test.

And sometimes, a little creative storytelling is absolutely essential.

Unlike Jim Carrey's character in Liar, Liar, a Kentucky Dude can tell a harmless fib when it buys peace, ensures bedtime, or just snags five minutes to sip his bourbon in silence.

Here are five "white lies" you can confidently add to your parenting toolkit, delivered with humor and a wink.

1. “The Ice Cream Truck Only Plays When It’s Empty”

(aka “No jingle, no meltdown.”)
When that jingle fades, that means the ice cream man is sold out. No melt-down, no need to chase him barefoot in your socks.

Why it okay: According to Upworthy, this one “can help us avoid a major standoff and the tears and screaming”

2. “If You Don’t Wear a Coat, the Wind Will Steal Your Warmth”

Cold morning? Perfect time to deploy the Old Wind Fairy. It’s faster than explaining hypothermia.

Why it okay: Establishes a mental image they won’t argue with.

3. “I Can Tell When You’re Lying; It’s Dad Sense”

A slight squint, a dad-stare, and you’re invoking “Dad Sense.” Kids hate it. Works better than lectures.

Inspired by: Parents who claim they can physically see lying behaviors around guilt and stress .

4. “Of Course That Drawing Looks Like Me”

Your kid’s potato-person scribble? Absolutely you. You can’t help that they nailed your eyebrows.

Why it works: They’ll beam, you’ll save face, and one day you’ll keep that masterpiece forever.

5. “We’re Almost There” on Road Trips

Classic driver’s piano: “Ten more minutes.” Even if you’re still in the previous county.

Why it works: Preserves peace and keeps the vibe in the car from going South.

Upworthy note: These kitchen-table deceptions are “harmless” and often hilarious when shared later upworthy.com

All the Lies, None the Malice

A little fib here, a little joke there, it’s not about deceit.

It’s about preserving bedtime, sanity, and the occasional family outing.

But there’s a line.

Experts caution that constant lying can erode trust. Use these sparingly, with a sprinkle of humor and a tall measure of Kentucky goodwill.

Parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual, only practical hacks.

These little white lies aren’t about manipulation.

They’re about choice battles.

They’re about flipping the script enough to snag a little peace.

And someday your kids might tell the same ones to their own.

Keep lying to your kids! 😁