14 Jan

Is my teen lying to me?

Lesley-Anne Johannes

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"A teen will either be withdrawn, irritable or avoid talking to a parent if they have bent the truth".

With teens having so much access to the online world, in addition to the usual pitfalls of teenage life, it's a stressful time to be a parent.

And with maintaining open lines of communication being offered as the best advice for making sure your child isn't getting themselves into trouble, how can you be sure that your teen is telling you the truth?

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