My Daughter is stealing and lieing alot

[helpmom]

My Daughter is stealing and lieing alot what can I do to get her some help? Something has to be done about this

[gram44]

A related discussion, sexual issues with step father with step daughter was started.

[phasma]

your daughter is a lesbian.

[edri]

Hi, I have an 11 year old stepdaughter doing the same thing.  She lies so much, that everything out of her mouth is a lie.  The reason we know she is lyeing is because her stories are so outrageous and we've done some story comparisons.  She is also very sneaky and takes things without permission.  She's also been caught cheating on a test at school. How do her father and I handle it?  She recently came to live with us because she was doing the same thing at her mom and stepdads home.  Does she need counseling? I would have never known how she really was until living with her for a long period of time.  The scary thing about her is on the outside she is the sweetest thing, you woudl ner know she was a liar and a theif.  She accepts punishments like nothing and acts like everything is ok as oppesed to other kids I've known her age would usually have an attitude and throw fits or slash back at the 'step parent'.  I think I would deal better with that than for her not have a ny reaction other than the occasional tears.  What advice does anyone have?

[Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D.]

Stealing and lying are symptoms which can represent serious emotional disturbance and they warrant professional evaluation. Ask your daughter's pediatrician for a resource, or call the tel. number on the back of your insurance card (if you are insured) - they can guide you to suitable mental health services.