What are we to do when we suspect our kids are lying? The most important thing is to try not to respond with anger, the anger born from feeling hurt, betrayed, or challenged. Try to understand why the lie is occurring, or the motive for lying.
Very often that understanding will allow you to talk to your child in a way that will allow the child to be truthful, which will eliminate the child’s motive for lying.
It may require no more than acknowledging some misdeed your child has done. Here are some additional tips on how to deal with a child that lies:Showing understanding does not mean you won’t sometimes also be angry about what your child has done.
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