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Do you know a child who cheats during games like Monopoly or backyard cricket? Maybe they’ve even tried cheating on a school test.
If you catch your own child engaging in such behavior, it’s natural to feel concerned about their future actions.
However, in terms of development, cheating is typically not a major red flag for kids.
Cheating occurs when a child acts dishonestly to gain an unfair advantage. This could involve pretending to roll a higher number, peeking at someone else’s cards, misreporting scores in sports, or using cheats in video games to progress faster.
Despite the efforts of parents and teachers, cheating is surprisingly common among children. In an experiment, five-year-olds were instructed not to look inside a box while the researcher stepped out. Almost all of them peeked and then denied doing so when asked.
The ability to deceive can actually indicate the development of new cognitive skills, such as understanding others’ perspectives and thoughts.
Published on 2024-10-27 15:15:02
Link from phys.org