Telling lies became a habit

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How old is your dd? Punish may be the way to go sometimes but usually need to also examine why they lie. Are they afraid of consequences, do you find that they lie to try to get away from something?

[sharonkhoo]

How old is she? Some kids find it hard to differentiate between wishful thinking and lies when they are young (like preschool age).

[gumiho]

8yo. She is a daredevil, not afraid of punishment.

I don’t think she tell lies to hide her "secret". I just feel telling lies has become her habit. She can even tell lies at the very simplest thing.

Eg. I saw her tickling her sister (when her sister was asleep) then I asked her why was she doing that. Then she told me she saw a red bump on her sister’s stomach and she was helping her to scratch. I knew she love telling lies then I asked her," Really ? You better don’t lie to me again." Then she confessed actually she was tickling her sister.

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gumiho:

8yo. She is a daredevil, not afraid of punishment.

I don't think she tell lies to hide her \"secret\". I just feel telling lies has become her habit. She can even tell lies at the very simplest thing.

Eg. I saw her tickling her sister (when her sister was asleep) then I asked her why was she doing that. Then she told me she saw a red bump on her sister's stomach and she was helping her to scratch. I knew she love telling lies then I asked her,\" Really ? You better don't lie to me again.\" Then she confessed actually she was tickling her sister.

Normal 8 year old behaviour. Best time to teach her facing the truth and not lie. Just keep repeating it. You may also want to pick your battles. Sometimes even if you know. Don't ask her. So she won't have to lie. Punish when wrong and if serious. Eg. Lying in defiance to your instructions.