A mother confides to her 12-year-old and 5-year-old children that she is planning a surprise for Grandma's birthday, and swears the siblings to secrecy. Who will MOST likely keep the secret?

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Typically, older children have a better understanding of the importance of keeping secrets and are more capable of resisting the temptation to tell someone else. The 5-year-old may also be excited and forget the promise to keep the secret or accidentally let it slip. The safest bet would be for the mother to emphasize the importance of keeping the surprise a secret, give clear consequences for breaking the promise, and provide reminders leading up to the birthday.

A Mother Confides to Her 12-Year-Old and 5-Year-Old Children That