Which is characteristic of dishonest behavior in children ages 8 to 10 years?

A) Cheating during games is now more common.
B) Lying results from the inability to distinguish between fact and fantasy.
C) They may steal because their sense of property rights is limited.
D) They may lie to meet expectations set by others that they have been unable to attain.

Older school-age children may lie to meet expectations set by others to which they have been unable to measure up. Cheating usually becomes less frequent as the child matures. In this age group, children are able to distinguish between fact and fantasy. Young children may lack a sense of property rights; older children may steal to supplement an inadequate allowance, or it may be an indication of serious problems.