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| Sounds like your son is suffering from a little insecurity. The issue here is not lying, but, as you said, the desperate need to be liked. I think you should just leave the "truthful issue" aside for now and concentrate on helping your youngster become more of a fan of himself. You could try to reduce criticism and increase praise, positive feedback and naming his feelings. This is only a beginning. If you would like to try a naturopathic solution, the Bach Flower Essence called "cerato" can help reduce the people-pleasing tendency. Check out my book "Raise Your Kids without Raising Your Voice" for further ideas.
Sarah Chana
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