Dear Julianne’s Joy,
My 8-year-old son is sneaking
things and lying to cover it up.
We’ve talked with him about
telling the truth and taking
responsibility, but he refuses to
stop. What do we do?
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At our Wit’s End
sending up a flare with these
unpleasant behaviours. Kids push
the limits when they do not feel
secure in themselves.
Look at what was going on in
your son’s life when the sneaking
and lying started. Spend a lot of
quality time with him and probe
for the emotional activity under
the surface. Address that instead
of the actions that are driving you
crazy.
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Dear Wit’s End,
Sneaking around and lying
are symptoms of a deeper
problem. The key is getting to the
root issue and the symptoms will
disappear.
Is he trying to get your
attention? He might feel afraid or
invisible in some way and is
Love, Julianne
Julianne Harvey is an
author, speaker and
nurturer. She has a
certificate in Counselling
Skills and finds joy in
authentic, vulnerable and
caring connection with
others. Read her weekly
blog on self-care and the
power of nurture at
julianneharvey.com.