The nurse is working with a group of caregivers of 6-year-olds. One of the mothers states her son has been lying and making up stories; she asks for some advice about how to address the issue. Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
a) "Is there any possibility he is telling the truth and you just don't know it is the truth?"
b) "Your child could be in serious trouble in school if he continues to tell lies."
c) "Children this age sometimes can't distinguish between fantasy and reality."
d) "The child should have privileges taken away for several days each time he tells a lie."
Answer: "Children this age sometimes can't distinguish between fantasy and reality."