Q.	I haven't been very truthful to my mom, and I get in so much trouble. It just seems that I can't stop. Bethany, 11 Georgia
A.	You’re already on the road to changing, Bethany, because you’ve realized some important things. No. 1: You have a problem with lying. No. 2: Lying brings consequences. No. 3: Habits are difficult to break. So what do you do? Try starting a new habit. Be totally truthful with your mom about everything—even if you know it will get you in trouble (because she’ll probably find out anyway). Pretty soon you’ll replace a bad habit (lying) with a good habit (being truthful). Plus, your mom will start to trust you more, because she’ll know you’re telling the truth. And that will go a long way in strengthening your relationship with her.
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