It's wrong to lie.
Red is standing before Al, his dad, and KEvin, the family pet, and a broken lamp lying on the floor.
Red wants to explain why the lamp is broken.
Red takes responsibility for breaking the lamp.
Red tells an untruth indicating Kevin broke the lamp.
Red, the true culprit is punished and justice prevails with none harmed undeservedly.
Al inflicts corporal punishment upon Kevin who feels intense pain without knowing why and suffers.