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Is My Teenager Lying?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Is your teenager stuttering, that is not present in normal speech?

Is there a long lag time between a question and a response from your teenager?

Does your teenager have a higher than normal vocal pitch?

Is there a lack of natural silence?

Is your teenager changing the topics or adding irrelevant information when put on the spot?

Is your teenager avoiding eye contact?

Does your teenager talk faster than usual?

Does your teenager maintain physical distance from you?

Common conclusions

Based on your answers, your teenager may be displaying one or two signs of lying. However, it’s always important to keep in mind that just because he or she is showing those signs, it does not necessarily mean that your teenager is not telling the truth. Remember that other factors, including insecurity and inhibition, can be the cause. If you think that your teenager is lying, it may be important to confront him or her with. As a parent, your child’s safety should be your first concern. You want to know the truth, so you can talk about problems or unsafe behavior. In case you answered ‘no’ to all questions, there seem to be no reasons for concern.

Based on your answers, your child is showing several signs of lying. However, it’s always important to remember that just because your child is showing those traits, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is lying. On the other hand, people who are confident with what they say, generally do not show this type of traits. As a parent, your child’s safety should be your first concern. You want to know the truth, so you can talk about problems or unsafe behavior. Besides, it’s important to make it easy for your child to tell the truth. Let them know that they will not be punished when they tell the truth, so you solve the problems together.

Unfortunately, your teenager is displaying various signs of lying. As a parent, your child’s safety should be your first concern. You want to know the truth, so you can talk about problems or unsafe behavior, such as substance use, crime, and sex. It may be important to trust your child, but also to verify the information when you want to make sure that he or she is telling the truth. For example, ask your teenager for things you can check. Besides, make it easy for your child to tell the truth. Let them know that they will not be punished when they tell the truth, so you can find a solution for the problems together.

References

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/communication-success/201507/7-key-signs-lying-child-or-teenager
https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-tell-if-your-teen-is-lying-to-you-2610282

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