I've recently caught 10-yo dd in a number of lies. I'm hoping this is just a phase, that she hasn't been lying to me all along and I've only now been catching her. These are mostly about minor things, but a couple were a bit more serious. In most of the instances she came clean right away, but in a couple she took more time and prodding before she admitted what really happened. Anyone have advice on how to deal with this? I don't want to under or overreact. TIA
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11.06.11, 07:32 AM
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Probably a phase, testing how much you are paying attention. Let her know that lying is the worst. You have to be able to trust one another.
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11.06.11, 07:35 AM
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How serious? Can you give us an example?
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11.06.11, 08:11 AM
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what is she lying about?
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11.06.11, 09:08 AM
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What are her consequences for lying?
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11.06.11, 09:55 AM
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i don't know 1 adult who didn't lie to their parents=myself included.i it is important call her on it.
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11.06.11, 12:20 PM
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OP: One question is where your dd is learning this habit from. Look at her friends' honesty. Also, ask yourself how often you or dh lie in front of dd. If you regularly tell "white lies", then frankly you are getting what you deserve and your discipline probably will look hypocritical. If it's her friends, then you may have better luck.
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11.07.11, 01:29 PM
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