Lies

I would like to believe that our ability to lie separates homo sapiens from less evolved primates like orangutans. I would also like to believe that those who choose to lie should be treated like less evolved primates.

Today was the first day my five year old nephew lied to my face. I was calm. I did not frighten or intimidate him. I explained to him how I knew he was lying. I told him how important it was to tell the truth. I gave him several opportunities to correct his answer. But he stuck to it. He is just as foolishly bull-headed as the rest of us.

I arrived at only two explanations for my nephew's actions today. Both possibilities are hard for me to accept.

1. My nephew is too stupid to know when he can lie and maybe get away with it.
   
2. My nephew does not give two shits about me and my disappointment in his choices.
   

Grim indeed.