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Assuming they're old enough to know better and are trying to avoid getting in trouble, just suspend priveliges (TV, PC, dessert, preferably not books or other things good for them). Don't let them negotiate out of it, just explain the reason, and the conversation is over. Tell them the next time they lie they'll get more taken away. Also a lot of praise and affection, so that it isn't always a punishment situation.
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Make a stop sign, only replace STOP with STOP LYING. Every time your child lies, stick it in their face.
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Put tacks in their bed.
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You have to teach them that lying is bad somehow. Any time you catch them in a lie, punish them and don't make a joke out of it. Children will lie to see what they can get away with. If they get away with it, they'll continue. You have to punish them in a way that gets through, like taking away a specific toy when it happens, or taking away a privilege. Otherwise, it's going to continue to happen. You need to be firm about it EVERY time, and you need to make good with what you say. Also, it won't change over night, but if you continue to be firm and not give in, the behavior should change.
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Kids are dying for heroes. They love to respond to love. Show them examples of people or characters that they love and show them why those characters are so good. Kids are naturally sweet and kind and must have those instincts developed by loving parents. Parenting is HARD. You cannot tell a child that honesty is good and then let them catch you lying. They will every time. You must BE the example you want them to follow.
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I was a bad lier growing up. I'd lie about anything and everything. What finally broke me of it was my sister telling a lie that got me in trouble. For once I was telling the truth but she was the one our parents believed. If you could work out something like that it might work for yours too. Have an adult tell a lie on the child and refuse to believe your child, letting them know that you can't believe what they say anymore because they don't always tell the truth.
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Stand him up.
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ask them each time why they are lying. Are they scared of losing something? scared of getting a swat on the rear? what? each time you catch them ask them why are you lying? then reinforce it with mommy/daddy always knows.. explain over and over that trust is very important, as their trust for you is equally important. children learn from the parents.. (mostly) so teach them! and no I don't think having an adult lie and get them in trouble is going to work, they will just tell you everyone lies. good luck!
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The only reason I see for a kid lying is because he's afraid of the repercussions. So, if you want your kid to tell the truth, YOU must tell the truth. When you tell him "you won't get in trouble; just tell me the truth" you have to suck it up and not get him in trouble if he ponies up the truth. Simplepimple.
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smack then, or spank them, it worked for me didn't it? yeah im only 16 and i know better, i already know how my kids are goona get handled, the same way i did
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Put her to sleep
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Tell them about how Santa Claus won't love them anymore if they lie. :D
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Set a good example. Children see how much parents lie, even when you don't realize your doing it.
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Tell them true stories.
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There is an old vaudeville story. I shall relate it here for your consideration. Mr. Jones - Oh tell me Mister Bones how do you stop a dog from biting you on Monday Mr Bones - To stop a dog from biting you an Monday, you shoot the dog on Sunday. Mr. Jones - Ohh no Mister Bones; To stop a dog from biting you an Monday you have the doggie's teeth pulled out. In short you can't stop a child from lying, probably because the child is afraid of disappointing the parents. You know "parents" the ones who give him food and hugs. Take away the implied threat and you remove any need for the behaviour. Ed
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