What's the difference between a pre-teen who lies and a pathological liar?

Yes, he’s clearly a pathological liar, and will grow up to be a serial killer. No eleven-year-old has ever lied despite facts to suggest otherwise before now. You should start panicking. NOW.

thanks so much. I appreciate it.
The question was: what is the Difference between the two if any?

Could just come down to how you handle it. If it works, and he gets away with it, he’ll get worse. I say wack ‘im!
(PS….why do you capitalize certain words in the middle of your sentences?)

@Dutchess_III I always cap for emphasis as I’d use if speaking in person. Do u think I should stop?

@Aster Well, it’s…disconcerting and grammatically incorrect. Try using you _ _ and * * for emphasis. Just a thought.

Is it your child with the problem?

one is about to dive into hormone imbalances, the other one just is.

Your pre-teen most likely is testing boundaries and the lying is not an imperative.