Another sad tale could be when parents go into debt to help their child start a business, but the business fails and they're left struggling financially with no way out.
There's a story of a young girl who was bullied at school. The other kids made fun of her clothes and the way she talked. She became very withdrawn and sad. Every day going to school was a nightmare for her, and she often came home in tears. This situation continued for a long time until a kind teacher noticed and tried to help.
One appropriate story could be about a child and parent going on a nature hike together. They discover different animals and plants, and the parent takes the time to teach the kid about the importance of nature conservation. It's a great bonding experience and educational too.
One consequence could be that it undermines the child's trust in the parents. If kids find out that their parents are faking stories, they might feel deceived and it could lead to a breakdown in the relationship. For example, if a parent makes up a heroic story about the child's past that never happened, and the child later discovers it was all false, they may question the parent's honesty in other areas as well.
There are many. One could be about a child who, despite the loss, finds strength through community support and goes on to achieve great things.
You might also consider 'Anne of Green Gables'. Anne is an orphan who finds a new home and experiences life's ups and downs.
There was a boy who, during a family gathering at a fancy restaurant, loudly announced that his dad still slept with a teddy bear. The dad turned bright red as everyone at the table started laughing. It was really embarrassing for him.
One parent's story could be about how their child got pneumonia suddenly. For example, their kid might have caught a cold first, and then it developed into pneumonia. They noticed the kid had a high fever, cough, and was very weak. It was a scary time as they had to rush to the hospital and see the child go through various tests like X - rays and blood tests.
At social events. For example, when parents introduce their kids to their colleagues, the kids might start acting out or saying inappropriate things. Like a child saying the parent's nickname that is only used at home.
A friend of mine once told me that her younger brother caught their dad coming out of a hotel with another woman. The brother was so young but he knew it was something wrong. He was really angry at his dad and started acting out in school because he couldn't handle the stress of what he saw at home. He eventually told his mom which led to a big family drama.
One reason could be to gain attention. They might feel unnoticed in their daily lives and think that creating these false stories about their kids will make people pay more attention to them. For example, they might make up an extraordinary achievement of their child just to be the center of conversation among friends or family.