How to tell if your child is lying to you

Mar 21, 2021 Tenzin Chodon

Signs your child is lying

Here are some signs your child is lying to you. canva

Stuttering

If your child is usually very calm and composed, stuttering in between a conversation can mean that they are lying. Given that they have some amount of doubt when they lie, it is what triggers the stutter. canva

Lack of or intense eye-contact

Children often indulge in unusual eye-contacts when they lie. While younger children evade the gaze, grown up kids are more confident in looking into your eyes, which might seem very off. canva

Repetition

Besides stuttering, children often repeat what they say when they're lying to their parents. canva

Fidgeting

Restlessness is a also a sure-shot sign of lying in children. canva

Change in tone

If your kid is lying, there's a possibility that the tone of your child's voice will be much higher than usual. canva

Rambling

Until and unless your kid is a naturally talkative, if he or she talks non-stop trying to explain and defend himself, then they're probably lying. canva

Highly defensive

If your child is lying, they will become extremely defensive about their claims. However, you will be able to make it out as it will be accompanied by highly unusual gestures. canva

Lack of consistency in their story

While children are imaginative, they can surely weave an illusionary tale. However, until and unless, they're being honest, their stories will be inconsistent and with many loopholes. canva