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10th Jul

Learning to Lie

By Po Bronson

Kids lie early, often, and for all sorts of reasons—to avoid punishment, to bond with friends, to gain a sense of control. But now there’s a singular theory for one way this habit develops: They are just copying their parents.

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    By Po Bronson Kids lie early, often, and for all sorts of reasons—to avoid punishment, to bond with friends, to gain a...
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    Ormai tutti lo fanno! E lo faccio anche io! Continuamente
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    True!
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    Very interesting read.
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    Holy that’s hella interesting.
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    This was ridiculously fascinating. Everyone should read it!