We feel guilty when we lie because our brain thinks we’ve broken a promise. Imagine you promised your friend you’d bring cookies, but instead, you brought cake. You know you broke the promise, and that makes you feel bad inside, like guilt. Our brain uses something called mirror neurons, which make us understand others’ feelings, so when we lie, it feels like we’ve hurt someone’s trust.
Examples
- You tell your mom you’ll clean your room but forget, you feel guilty because you broke a promise.
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