diff --git a/engine/start.py b/engine/start.py
index f1f21c2..34e9503 100644
--- a/engine/start.py
+++ b/engine/start.py
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ args = parser.parse_args()
 #Check for an alternative way to enable the logger.
 import os
 if args.verbose:
-    os.environ["LSS_DEBUG"] = 1 #for children programs.
+    os.environ["LSS_DEBUG"] = "1" #for children programs.
 elif not args.verbose and os.getenv("LSS_DEBUG"):
     args.verbose = True