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Study Reveals Age Kids Start Lying
Filed: Mar 25, 2026 at 8:09 PM ET
Summary: Research shows children recognize deception as early as 8 months.
WHO: Elena Hoicka
WHAT: Study on children's understanding of deception
WHEN: Mar 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To understand when children begin to grasp the concept of lying.
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