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Podcast: Parenting Today's Teens
Episode: Why Do Teens Lie?
Description: Our kids are navigating through a reality shaded by social media and cultural pressures, where lying seems all too common. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd tackle the pervasive issue of dishonesty among teenagers. They explore the various reasons teens may lie, from avoiding consequences and portraying a certain image to fear of losing relationships or facing embarrassment. They also discuss the delicate balance of addressing lies, setting up opportunities for teens to come clean and ensuring that, as parents, we don't miss the deeper issues behind a teen's dishonest behavior. Tune in now!Wa...