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Lying teenager

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fizzypop100 · 14/01/2022 23:23

DS is 15.
He's telling all sorts of lies to friends. That he's been in boxing matches and is a pro gamer are a couple of examples.
Should I see this a mental health issue?
They are things he would love to be and I'm concerned he is blurring fantasy and reality? he does do a couple of unusual sports to a high standard, so I can't understand why he needs to make up stories about things he has never done ?

OP posts:
FortunesFave · 14/01/2022 23:24

He's insecure. What steps are you taking to help him make his dreams into reality?

fizzypop100 · 14/01/2022 23:27

He already gets praise and recognition in the sports that he does.

OP posts:
Geppili · 15/01/2022 00:32

He feels inadequate somehow and is emotionally bored maybe?

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