Ask nearly every other person whether intentionally deceiving-lie-it's wrong and they would say what it is. But the probe a little deeper and most people will say there are some cases where lying down in order to prevent a crime or injustice is acceptable, but only not lying for personal gain. Parents teach their children that a lie is wrong, and to punish them for false.
Again, we see little influence parents in the lives of their children, in many respects. Of course, I will tell ...