Imperfections are inherent, my friend. Lies are the social glue which help those imperfections exist.

I suppose there should be a better differentiation between a lie that is prosocial - and a lie that is antisocial. Telling a small child that they'll be a big help cooking is a lie; they'll get in the way. But you're helping them build skills and develop. However, telling a small child of a frightening monster that terrifies them is also a lie. Is this helpful?

Are you keeping them out of a forest so they won't get lost? Or are you simply terrifying them for a sadistic sense of amusement?

Lies are a tool, my friend. Like a hammer or a sword, it depends how they're used.