20 Lies Parents Tell Kids In Minnesota, Iowa, & South Dakota

As a parent in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota you sometimes realize that your kids can't always handle the truth, so you have to tell these little white lies. 

Be honest have you ever told or been told any of these 20 Lies Parents Tell Kids In Minnesota, Iowa, & South Dakota?

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1. "The Ice Cream Truck Only Plays Music When It's Out of Ice Cream."
The ultimate money-saving strategy that's been passed down through generations.

2. "Eating Bread Crusts Will Make Your Hair Curly."
Or straight, depending on what your kid doesn't want their hair to be.

3. "The TV/iPad Needs to Rest Because It's Tired."
Because sometimes even electronics need a convenient bedtime.

4. "The Police Will Know If You Don't Wear Your Seatbelt."
They have special sensors. Very special sensors.

5. "Eating Carrots Helps You See in the Dark."
A classic that actually started as WWII propaganda!

6. "The Coffee/Wine/Beer Is "Yucky Adult Juice"!
And yes, it tastes terrible. That's why adults make those faces when drinking it.

7. "The Park/Restaurant/Store Is Closed Today."
Even though there are clearly people inside.

8. "Santa's Elves Are Watching Through the Light Fixtures."
They report directly back to Santa about behavior.

9. "Making Those Faces Will Make Your Face Freeze That Way."
Especially if the wind changes direction.

10. "The Car Won't Start Unless Everyone's Buckled Up."
Modern car safety features are very advanced, you know.

11. "Watermelon Seeds Will Grow in Your Stomach."
That's why your uncle's belly is so big - he swallowed too many seeds.

12. "The Internet/Wi-Fi Is Sleeping right now."
It needs its rest too, just like you do!

13. "Your Pet Went to Live on a Farm."
Where they have endless fields to run in and unlimited treats.

14. "The Tooth Fairy Must Have Gotten Stuck in Traffic."
Even magical beings have to deal with rush hour.

15. "Eating Sugar Before Bed Will Give You Crazy Dreams."
That's why you can only have dessert right after dinner.

16. "The Batteries In Your Noisy Toy Must Have Died."
What an unfortunate coincidence!

17. "The Bumper Cars at the Fair Are Closed for Cleaning."
They need very special maintenance, you see.

18. "Your Ears Turn Red When You Lie."
Go ahead, check in the mirror.

19. "The Swimming Pool Has a Special Dye That Shows Who Pees in It."
It turns the water bright purple around the culprit.

20. "The "Five-Second Rule" Is Scientifically Proven."
Germs need at least six seconds to jump onto dropped food.