My teen tells lies

When I was 14 - I started smoking, drinking, and more. I am not trying to worry you, just trying to help you see what the teens are doing now. Also, my mother and father were separated for five years when I was little. Your daughter is not going to talk to you right now about her problems. At 14 I would never tell my mother what was going on in my life. Most teens lie, I used to lie to my parents all the time. Prepare for more of this, it only gets worse before it gets better.

Most teens can't stand their parents. They think that their parents are trying to prevent them from having fun, and they feel that their parents are out to get them, not to help them.

You are lucky because she is doing well at school. At that age I didn't even try to get good results because I was too busy playing truant.

Just keep doing what you are doing and she will grow out of it and realize that she was wrong. She is old enough now to walk down the path of life. You can help guide her down the path but you can't push her.
kayjcusa

Where to get help
Relate Counselling for Young People
Cruse Bereavement Care