We've all done it at some point - told little white lies to our young ones.
Parents will often do this to get their children to do something or to stop them from doing things that will harm them.
For example, you might bend the truth to get your youngsters to behave or to encourage them to eat their fruit and veg.
Or sometimes, adults will just do it for fun.
Whatever the reasons, you will have to admit that some of the lies we tell or have heard from our own mums and dads are hilarious or even downright ridiculous.
Here are a few funny things that have made our list. Please feel free to add your own gems in our comments section.
1. If you watch too much telly, you'll get square eyes
This one's a classic. It's been used in families for years to stop children from staring at the screen for hours on end. You might have added the laptop, iPad and mobile phone to the list.
2. They don't sell new batteries for that toy
There's always a toy that gets on your nerves. It may be one that makes annoying sounds or has too many flashing lights. The only peace you'll get is when the batteries run out.
3. If you eat your spinach, you will get strong like Popeye
Ok, this is one older generations will remember. In the popular cartoon, Popeye the sailor man gulps down some spinach and instantly develops big muscles. A great example to set for the litte ones.
4. Oh you wouldn't like Coke, it tastes like horrible medicine
This will do with any fizzy drink you don't want your child to drink.
5. Bruises help you grow
When your son or daughter has hurt themselves, this great phrase comes in handy.
6. If you eat your carrots, you'll be able to see in the dark
We know carrots are good for you, but seeing in the dark? Yep, it's been said by many a parent.
7. When the ice cream van plays its tune, it means they have run out of ice cream
Now that's just cruel, isn't it?
8. The big man whose belly shakes like a bowl full of jelly
You know who we mean. Nuff said.
9. The smoke detectors and alarm sensors are Santa cams
How can Santa see us? How does he know if we are being good or not? He watches us through the smoke detectors and alarm sensors of course.
10. We'll come back another time
No, we won't. We say this just to get out of the door.
