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Easier said than done, but I would relax about this and let it sort itself out. Although he is PG, he is also five. Doesn't have all the tools for sorting his feelings and preferences out yet in a manner adults buy into. I'm not even sure I would call what he's doing lying, which has moral overtones, of course.

FWIW, we have a five year old as well. Not tested, but very bright (his brother tested as PG, we're guessing he's up there, too). I'd say he is going through something akin to a regression period. Lots of small and large tantrums, hard to direct, rebellious, almost distracted acting, for lack of a clearer term. Otherwise, he's a delight. ;-)

We are currently chalking it up to the impending transition to K.

Thanks everyone - all the advice helps. The house HAS been a quite bubonic these last weeks, Stacey . (also...to the TED talk...no? maybe? can you send it to me again?) And good point about the moral implications of lying, ConnectingDots..he's clearly not trying to deceive so much as not get in trouble/say the right thing. Fine lines, sure, but worth noting.

Also will take the note about just correcting him versus having the lying 'talks', polarbear - I think that's a good direction to go in.

We'll try and take the deep breaths. School is starting soon and he is excited about that so hopefully that will be positive transition. Crossing fingers!