Yes, this is something people are lenient about: lying to children. Lying to children is not permissible; neither to adults nor to children.
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Is it permissible to lie to a child of six years of age for his benefit and [also] to discipline him?
As a father, it is not your job
As a father, it is not your job to remove the thorns from the path of your child – out of fear they may scratch. Indeed the thorns will never cease, and you will not live forever!!
From the mistakes which parents fall into
From the mistakes which parents fall into when uttering wrong words in front of their children, is that they censure the children when they utter them [too]!
Do not supplicate against your children!
Supplicating against the children is wrong!
How and when do children become a fitnah?
Children are a fitnah, [as Allaah عز و جل says]
Are children a blessing or a curse?
May Allaah protect and preserve you. When children are upon goodness, is this a blessing [from Allaah]; and when they are corrupt, are they a curse?
Keep a watchful eye on your children
Watch over your children, [and] follow up on them. Take them to the masjid, [and] take them to beneficial lessons and lectures.
Be sure to pray for your children
The third matter concerning supplication: [is] praying for [one’s] children. Strive – O servant of Allaah – in making du’aa for [your] children
Importance of righteous parenting
And indeed, from the greatest reasons for helping to improve the Hereafter of the offspring is the righteousness of the parents; and in other words, [their setting] a good example.