FALSE: “I can’t trust my teen again after they’ve lied so many times.” “I gave my trust but when they broke it, they have to earn it back.” That thinking keeps you safe from having to look at your role in the relationship (without fault or blame), do the work to heal, and contribute to rebuilding the trust. Teens lie for a myriad of reasons and certainly, your job as a parent is to help them understand the impact of that. However, you’re part of building emotional safety so your teen is less likely to lie or fear you finding the truth. Trust is not a behavioural scorecard, it’s an emotional currency requiring vulnerability and courage. Trust is closely ties to respect, and both are the foundation of all healthy relationships. If you’re feeling stumped, heartbroken, or defensive about this post, get my proven framework for ending lies in my free master class today. Tap the link in my profile to get started. #mommingishard #mommingsohard  #parentingadvice #parentingishard #parentingteens #raisingteens #empoweringparents #parentsofteens #parentingteenagers