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Ellie Hutchings

Do you sometimes catch your kids in a lie? Child psychologist Dr Becky explains why they bend the truth and shares best response

A young girl frowning at her mother over a kitchen table.

It's normal for children to tell lies, but it can frustrate parents. A psychologist has shared her insight into the unpopular habit and how to unpick why kids do it.

We all want our kids to grow up to be honest people, but the fact is that kids, like adults, lie - so if you often catch your little one telling porkies, don't worry, it's totally normal. But despite the fact that lying could actually be a sign of intelligence when done at a young age, it can be a frustrating habit for parents to deal with and one you likely want to put a stop to fairly quickly.

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