DS8 is very straightforward, transparent and honest.

DD5, unfortunately, is not.

Originally Posted by Quantum2003
Well, children often pretend like they can't do something if they want to get out of doing it.

This is part of it. We've just started homeschooling DD5, after previously having a life of just play, and she is quite resistant to it, and extracts a pound of flesh per every minute of cooperation. I'm not sure if/when/why she may be hiding abilities, and it makes it difficult to parent.