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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s becoming a daily occurrence and to the point where it’s difficult to discern true events from false. From did you use the bathroom at school, this morning, before bed to spilling drinks and saying nothing spilled. We’ve been using discussions on why we don’t lie and also time out but DS is simply not taking away that he should not lie. [/quote]

I agree with the others that say you need parenting classes.  He wants to please, so he is going to tell you what you want to hear.   Serious question - do you really need to know every time he uses the bathroom?  If you want to make sure he goes before bed, just tell him to use the bathroom.  He will either a)truthfully answer that he went or b)immediately wheel around and use the bathroom.  When I did this when my kids were this age, I was AMAZED at how easily it worked.

Also - you know he spilled the drink.  Why ask him if he did it or not? He is going to say he did not to avoid trouble.  Just say, "Larlo, let's get some paper towels to clean this up."

I also agree with the PPs - you sound really angry about this.  Not sure if you realize it (or care), but your anger is going to make your kid lie even more.  [/quote]

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