An Age-by-Age Guide to Why Kids Lie (and What to Do About It)
by Sarah Showfety from Lifehacker on (#5XK02)
Everyone lies sometimes. Toddlers, kindergarteners, fourth graders, tweens, teens, and yes, even us-the mature, sage adults. We've all sugarcoated the truth at one time or another to spare someone's feelings, get out of an onerous task, or save face while bailing on previously laid social plans.