How To Know When Your Teen Is Lying

Communication between parents and children is a popular topic of discussion, especially when it comes to lies and deception in adolescence, a stage of transition from childhood to adulthood. In this article, we will tell you how to know if your teen is lying to you.

This is important as it often leads to major problems lying, such as behavioral problems, emotional disturbances, and difficulties in family communication.

When you are aware that your teen is lying

Parents often reach a turning point when they are aware that their teenager is lying to them. Parents sometimes avoid talking to their child for fear of ignoring the problem. At the same time, teens tend to feel a lack of trust and avoid talking to their parents about what is going on.

This leads to a gradual alienation that hinders parental supervision. If left unchecked, this teenager’s behavior can lead to environmental difficulties, aggressive behavior, or lack of self-control, among other issues.

For this reason, the first step is to find out if your teen is regularly lying to you. If this happens, seek professional help to resolve this issue, and restore a healthy bond.

This is how you know if your teen is lying to you

Some indicators

Your teen’s lies may mask other problems. It is therefore important to know the indicators so that you can intervene in a timely manner and in an appropriate manner.

First, you are probably reading this article because you suspect your teen has lied to you. If this is the case, you may have already found some of these indicators:

• Your teenager is exaggerating when they tell you things they have experienced.
• They often tell white lies.
• They do not tell you things that happen to them at school, such as answers to tests.
• You find out what they do, from others.
• They post photos on their social networks that show only a very positive part of their daily lives.
• You do not know what they are doing when they go out with their friends.
• They tell only a small part of any story.

Body language

When talking to your teen, also pay attention to some detectable signs through their body language. These signs help you figure out if what they are telling you is true or not. They are also more obvious the younger they are.

For example , they will avoid looking into your eyes if they are lying. In addition, they may be looking to the side, an eye movement related to imagination or a possible lie. Their voice may also shake and their hands may sweat.

This is how they express themselves

When asking a teen a question, also pay attention to how they express themselves. They do not speak in the same way if they tell the truth than if they lie.

For example, if they lie, they may repeat the same thing several times, or give too many details about any situation. This is their way of trying to justify something that is not true.

Emotional difficulties

Your teen may be lying because of self-esteem issues, difficulty socializing, or inattention. In that case, it is important to address this issue with good communication.

A teenager who is lying may be suffering from emotional challenges such as low self-esteem, depression, stress or a strong feeling of loneliness. Thus, they lie to show the person they want to be, or to protect their parents so that they do not have to worry about them.

As a parent, it is important to record your teen’s lies on time. This way, you can help prevent negative behaviors that could damage your relationship with your teen and your family’s trust, as well as your teen’s social relationships.