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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Both my husband and son lies as a first reaction.  It can be a symptom of adhd.

https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-lying-advice-for-parents/amp/[/quote]

Thank you for this. I suspect this is at least partly the issue. And I also have a son who seems very comfortable lying. It always struck me as odd but now I am wondering about the connection with my husband and whether there is a genetic component. My son is still young (age 5), so I am not going to assume anything but he will tell lies of convenience, to get what he wants, or just seemingly out of boredom. It is multiple times a day, sometimes seemingly constant lies. I know all kids lie to some extent but this seems a bit out of the norm.

Can I ask how you manage to have a husband and a son with this issue? Does medication help? [/quote]

I've given up on my dh.  We basically coexist amicably.  I work a lot with my son on scaffolding.  I am leaving medication up to him.  He is entering high school still getting straight As, but he may need it eventually.

Specifically wrt the lying, I explained to him that it is a symptom of impulsivity and that he needs to take a beat to respond.  I also try not to phrase things in a way that causes him to lie and unfortunately I need to be more circumspect with the way I give feedback to both him and my dh.  The both have rejection sensitivity dysmorphia.  [/quote]

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