How to Move Forward After a Lie

Here’s the yucky truth about lying—teens sometimes lie when they’re not getting what they need from their parents. So what do teens need? Trust. When your relationship is built on trust and you give your teen the space they need to make their own decisions, they’re more likely to volunteer information and not alter the truth. Independence is the goal, and as parents, we need to help our teens get there. So give your teen a way to regain your trust by releasing grudges and assumptions. Hold your teen to high expectations so they can stretch and reach them.

Click here for another 100-word parenting tip.