Hi dd of 13 is a compulsive convincing liar. She lies about stupid things, i.e. eating crisps, chocolate, washing herself, brushing teeth etc, that is the things I know of, but because she is so adamant and convincing, I do t know if she is also lying about other things. For example a friend who is a teacher said that my dd was continually 'pinging' and 'bbm'ing o e of her students through a school performance. I asked and she said 'no, no way, don't even know that girl'. I checked with my friend and she was convinced it was my dd. It cold well have been, but.....I just don't know anymore, and yes the other child could have turned off her phone, but that's not my worry, the lying is. We have spoken to her calmly, we have told her we know she is lying because nobody else has touched or taken the items in question. I have explained that there is no need to lie, that if she took it, she will just simply be told to ask in the future, then finished. I have explained that if she lies, she may get in a bit of trouble, but not big trouble like she will if I find out that she was lying. We have confiscated phones and her laptop. We have stopped her from doing something she loves, but she stops for a couple of weeks, then back to it again. She has gum disease from not brushing her teeth, had terrible B.O., from not washing or using deodorant, but that has got better, as I ask every day, and can physically smell it if she is lying, it with everything else, I am lost and we are at our wits end. I don't want to not believe my daughter if a bigger issue comes up at school etc., but how can I believe her???? Do I start to tell her lies and let her see how it feels for a few times? My other dd15, has never done this. If she is asked, she tells the truth.
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