Ugh, yes. If DS perceives so much as a hint of testing, he switches into full-on subversive mode. I've never seen a child with such a calculated deadpan. To him, the pleasure from having someone on far exceeds the pleasure of parental (or grandparental) approbation. At least he's intrinsically motivated!!

For example, DH had never seen DS read until this past weekend, and DS has been reading for over a year!

What is to give light must endure burning.