Just want some support really.
My DSS is 9 and has recently been referred for tests regarding a long-standing medical problem (gastric problems)
One of the reasons that it's gone on for so long untreated is that DSS lies about it, so his parents didn't know that the problem was so severe/long lasting until this week.
I know that both his mum and dad have emphasised how important it is, but even after a long conversation about it last night when DP really thought he'd got somewhere, he lied to the Dr today in front of them both - having told them something different only a few days ago!
I appreciate it's embarrassing for him - but it isn't limited to this issue - he lies regularly about all sorts of things (I just stay out of it) - but this is affecting his health and medical treatment!
Any suggestions on dealing with a lying 9 year old?