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[quote=Anonymous]Tweens often lie. It's part of separating from you and trying to get more freedom. I'd approach it from a life skill perspective to start. Lying can get you in a lot of trouble, has emotional consequences for the one lying and the one lied to, and can really result in all out alienation. Tell her how important the truth is, and that lying will be dealt with seriously. But tell her you also understand she's growing up and needs more autonomy. If she can demonstrate more responsibility (clean backpack, managing homework appropriately) you will acknowledge that increasing responsibility with more appropriate freedoms (like letting her eat potato chips). Set this up as a reward system for responsible behavior. [/quote]
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