In my 20 years as an editor, there's a long way between that and making stuff up or lying.

How is it possible that our parents lied to us?"

"Lets see: Santa, the Tooth Fairy,the Easter bunny,um, God. You're the prettiest kid in school. This wont hurt a bit. Your face will freeze like that..."

"Everythings going to be alright.

Some truth there was, but dash'd and brew'd with lies, To please the fools, and puzzle all the wise.

If you're lying, you're lying.

When witnesses concoct lies, they often miss the obvious.

Right, except I'm not going to lie to my mom, because what kind of bastard lies to his own mother?