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Compulsive lying in teen
My daughter who is 16 yrs old has a compulsive lying habit. She lies just about anything. She has bad-mouthed our family to her friends. She lies about her whereabouts. Also she has severe self esteem issue, though she is very pretty and intelligent and loved by everyone in the family. I have tried to be supportive and encouraging to her, but the issues persists. Also I'm scared her lying will get her into trouble. Plz help.
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There could be various reasons fr this behavior. It could be means of gaining attention or could be just learned behavior. As a parent, always reinstate her good qualities, help her identify the best side of her personality. Meanwhile, look for a counselor around your locality or get in touch with her school counselor. Family therapy would be beneficial in this situation.
I know as a mother, you d be extremely worried, just do your best as you already are and dont be disheartened, parenting is tough specially with teenagers. A rrusted adult outside f the family like a counselor could help in restoring the harmony in the parent child relationship.
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