What’s up with all the lying?

What’s up with all the lying?

Nothing pushes a mom’s buttons more than when her teen lies.  

Often, you give your teen the opportunity to explain themselves, but the lies continue. 

You think, “They need to take responsibility for their actions.”
You worry that they won’t survive the adult world by lying and blaming other people.

The conversation between you implodes.
Your teen is angry and defensive.
You feel disappointed and disrespected. 

Listen, there is nothing wrong with what you are thinking and feeling.
We all want our children to be moral and upstanding human beings.

But also understand that no teen wants to lie.
Sometimes there is just a block that prevents them from being honest with you.

The good news is, it’s possible to break down that block.

When they lie, you don’t need for the conversation to blow-up.

You just need to check your emotions before you talk to them.

You need to eliminate all tone and judgment.

You need to approach them with only the facts. 

You need to create a safe space for them to share whatever they are thinking and feeling.  

You need to approach them with curiosity.

You need to communicate that you understand what they are feeling.

This is the way to encourage honesty.
This is the way for them to develop responsibility.
This is the way to create a better interaction between you.

In my “How to Instill Responsibility” process, I walk you through the exact steps to take to stop the lying and get your teen to own their actions.

Reach out. I can help you.

The relationship you always imagined is waiting for you.

To get started, book a call HERE.

Your Coach,
Jeanine