According to Accelerated Expertise, it is even actively harmful, depending on goals. A lie-to-children can later be used by the student as a "knowledge shield"

According to Accelerated Expertise, it is even actively harmful, depending on goals. A lie-to-children can later be used by the student as a "knowledge shield" to reject evidence that their understanding is wrong. Of course, if one does not expect any further learning in the field, a lie to children may be acceptable.