Teens telling lies - Parental Causes

1: We Freak Out

No wonder the teen has chosen to go silent when their experience
of telling the truth results in
us launching off into ranting and raving about the ignorance
and carelessness of their actions






2: Practice what you Preach

If you drink without regard to acceptable limits or moderation
then they will believe the same holds for them
If you demonstrate to them that lying to
the door to door salesman is easier
or stretching the truth with your friends
to ease your own discomfort is okay
they will do the same






3: Adult Responsibilities come with the Privileges

A teen once told me that his parents expect him
to carry his own weight by holding down several jobs
They have taught him to be quite responsible
however, they treat him like a child with
curfews and ground rules unfitting
a responsible young adult







4: Rules that are Embraced by Teens are Essential

I don't think there is a human being alive that gets
excited about a restriction that is imposed upon
them without having an opportunity for their input



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Best Wishes
NOOR