Why Do Kids Lie?  The art of lying isn't unique to people, but
as kids get older their reasons for deception change. Experts
say when children are younger, lying is about avoiding
punishment, while at an older age, it becomes about adapting
socially with their peers or parents. Nancy Darling, associate
professor of psychology at Oberlin College in Ohio, conducted a
study to assess the extent of lying in children and teens. She
found 98 percent of teenagers have lied to their parents about
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