..or any other age, for that matter!
Just had 6 (nearly 7) year old nephew stay for the weekend. I don't know any children that age, which is why I'm asking, but he told lots of little lies over the time, many of them were over him doing things he wanted and knew the answer would be no to if he asked (for a good reason too!), or just that he shouldn't be doing, then blaming it on my 16 month old son. He always did them when my DH or I were out of sight ie gone to the loo, getting a cup of tea etc.
He's an incredibly indulged little boy by his parents and wider family (my ILs) and my husband let him away with the lies each time. I didn't. Just said that DS couldn't have done X because he doesn't know how to, but didn't make a massive deal. Incidentally, he stopped the lies to me by the end of the weekend, not to DH.
Is this just something 6/7 year olds do and grow out of, or AIBU to think that it's not ok and should be pointed out? I ultimately would be upset if one day DS stayed with people (relatives or not) and did what nephew did.
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To think that it's not ok for 6-year olds to lie?
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cantreachmytoes · 25/02/2013 01:19
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