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“You can't be the dad who takes your kid out after your wife has said, 'No ice cream,' buys the ice cream, and says, 'Don't tell your mother.' You teach the child to lie - and to disrespect the other parent.” quote by Howie Mandel
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“You can't be the dad who takes your kid out after your wife has said, 'No ice cream,' buys the ice cream, and says, 'Don't tell your mother.' You teach the child to lie - and to disrespect the other parent.”

Howie Mandel

About This Quote

Source Comedy Special: No More Secrets, 2014

Breaking promises erodes trust and models dishonesty to children.

In simple terms: Breaking promises teaches lying.

Key Takeaway

Model honesty and respect for agreements.

Themes

parenting trust ethics

Mood

concerned serious

Type

advice parenting

When to use this quote

  • parent‑child interactions
  • discipline moments
  • family meals
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

child development family dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you rebuild trust after a broken promise?
  • What values do you want to instill in your kids?
A Different Perspective

Children may still test boundaries.

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