At what age do children begin to tell lies?

four preschoolers, girls and boys, writing busily at a table

Most kids begin telling lies between the ages of 2 and 4, as they develop better “mind-reading” skills and self-control. But understanding the morality of lying? That comes later.

Is the Easter Bunny a fraud? Does Santa make kids gullible?

vintage 1920 Easter greeting card, with two rabbits hatching from a blue egg alongside a hatchling chicken

© 2010 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Do you remember when you stopped believing in the Easter Bunny? Santa Claus? If you grew up speaking English (or any of the Germanic languages), these fantasy characters probably played a role in your early childhood. A positive role? I’ll bet most of us would say yes. … Continue reading

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