About Parenting Teens: Teen Lying

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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today High School Troubled Teens From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens Teen Lying Resources and Parenting Quiz: Is Your Teen Lying? Teenagers, even good teens, lie about things to parents for a couple of different reasons. They want their privacy, they want more freedom and feel they deserve to have it, and they make mistakes that get them into trouble which they need to get out of by lying. While parents may take lying about these issues seriously, teens, on the other hand, do not think it is a big deal. It is a parent's responsibility to teach their teen that lying is a serious issue. But how can you tell if your teen is lying to you in the first place? Check out our screening quiz. More: How To Tell If Your Teen Is Lying to You | Help Your Teen Regain Trust What do you recommend a parent do when a teen is continually lying? Should parents discipline their teens for every lie? As I recommended on this blog post about teen lying: 'Sometimes you just need to stand your ground and continue to give the same consequences for each lie until it sinks in that you are not going to waver 'the next time' either. I would also look for the cycle of lying that she is in. Where does the lie begin? Talk with her about how to break that cycle, what does she think she can do to keep from having to feel like she needs to lie and how does she feel you can help her. Sometimes our children have great insights to these matters and we just don't realize that we just need to ask. ' Halloween Spider Necklace Craft for Teens Craft stores are full of fun stuff for teens and families to enjoy making this Halloween season. Here is a necklace I did up recently that was simple and budget... Read more Does Your Teen Have Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that can cause much physical damage to teens, parents should take the signs anorexia nervosa in their teenager seriously and look for professional help.... Read more Rules, Limits, and Responsibilities Learn about setting limits, establishing rules, and teaching responsibility. Parenting of Adolescents Ads Defiant Teens Troubled Teenagers Parenting Troubled Teens Camps Parents Teenagers Featured Articles Teen Dating - Dating Tips for Teens and Parents Teen Drug Use and Abuse Teen Health Issues Teen Sex and Teen Sexuality - What Your Teen Needs to Know About Sex Family Fun and Teen Activities Parenting Questions and Answers for Parents of Teens   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Denise Witmer Parenting Teens Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting Teens newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Bad Parenting? Avoid These Mistakes Talking to Teens About Tough Issues Quiz: Are You Raising a Healthy Teen? Teen Birthday Party Themes and Ideas 6 Tips for Parenting Troubled Teens Advertisement