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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am #blessed because I was such a great liar as a child that I should have won awards, but my daughter is a terrible liar. I refuse to tell her how I know she's lying - she always wants to know so she can argue with me.

I would tell your daughter to come home immediately and never tell her you saw her Snapchat but also never let her "go for a run with a friend" again unless you're there, driving them to a track and watching them from your car. And I'd say, "Next time you want to meet up with boys, just tell me and invite them over. Don't lie about it like you did last time." [/quote]

NP. Great advice![/quote]

I agree with you, I think the challenging part is remembering what I was like as a teen.

Before she went for her run, [b]I asked her a few questions and she claimed I was an over-protective mom 101. I told her that one day she will appreciate that I set boundaries, and that I cared for her well being.
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Thank you for your advice.[/quote]

OP -  I mean this kindly.  The truth is that you probably did ask too many questions, because we moms are generally always a bit behind the eightball as our kids mature.  The truth is also that you care about her wellbeing and she will appreciate a lot of what you do, but no one ever reacted kindly to that statement.

I think you need to examine why she feels smothered, and see if you can find a way to learn what you need to know as a parent without making her feel that way.  Not judging your right to know or your motives, but it will only get worse if you don't find a more effective strategy.[/quote]

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