https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/en/publications/the-early-deception-survey-eds-its-psychometric-properties-in-chi/

I did say I’d wait for replication but it is absolutely research. Again you fail to understand the scientific method.

Did I miss something

Reading the article apparently

Science and scientific consensus are not set in stone, that you continue to reject new information only demonstrates your lack of understanding of the scientific method.

You asked if I was a parent and I elaborated. I don’t require any anecdotal evidence… the research findings are literally what is being discussed here.

Clearly you can’t cope with a reality where your child would attempt to deceive you. Their teenage years are going to be rather enlightening for you.

Speaking of understanding the state of information and when it became available to others, do you think the Wikipedia article might need to be updated based on new research findings?

I will wait until the research is replicated but based on my 3 year old son’s behaviour I’m going to say that yes, children start attempting to deceive before 4 years old.

He’s been hiding biscuits and other treats he knows he shouldn’t have since well before he was 2.

So maybe you’re relying on outdated information, maybe you’re biased about your own child, or maybe your child is a little delayed.

It would be wonderful to see some research backing your anecdotal claim, otherwise I would simply have to assume your toddler may be experiencing delayed development

Oh I’m sure your child is a little angel that will never lie, hide things from you or do anything naughty.

Congratulations you’re the one parent in all of human history to figure it all out!