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What Do Denial, Lying, Stealing And Lack Of Social Life In A Teenager Suggest?

my daughter who is 15 is a straight A student she is good at school, no social life show no interest in social life, is interested in boys, is defiant at home, steals, throw away dishes so she dont have to wash them, poor personal hygiene, exp. set in tub without washing, sleep with dog poop on floor, dont comb her hair properly, steal thinggs from house pretends she never saw things, i find them later in her room, is in denial about every deceiful act, tries to turn sister against me, make faces behind my back when i get on to her, humps up in her shoulder when i ask is she okay, or something is bothering her, deceitful,
Tue, 6 Apr 2021
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Hello,

The symptoms of your teenage daughter definitely points that she is not completely fine, something is bothering her and she is not sharing it with you. No worries. Teenage is a phase when children may behave like that, but to help her maintain normal hygiene, encourage her with new hairstyles, taking bath/ shower, let her do manicure / pedicure so that she is engaged in a constructive way and forgets the problem or some issue that is bothering her for a while.

Deal her lovingly and not in haste. Give her quality time so that she speaks up and you can help. To make her more active, go with her for morning or evening walks. Clean and tidy your home everyday so that she stops deceitful activity. Do not accuse her for anything. Be patient. There is no problem in being straight. Do not stress her up. If she is comfortable at home, do not disturb her. Encourage her to sing, dance, cook, read books, do painting, cooking, etc., anything that she would love to do. Appreciate her. Let her feel loved and cared.

Teenage is a phase when children feel unloved, uncared, lonely and thus get melancholy and start doing weird things. You can take her sometimes to outdoor shopping / outdoor work. She should improve. If not, you can talk to a Counsellor regarding the problem. Sometimes, you have to behave with teenagers as friends though you may be her mom. Give your daughter quality time, lots of love. Help her take adequate rest. She will be fine soon.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Do Denial, Lying, Stealing And Lack Of Social Life In A Teenager Suggest?

Hello, The symptoms of your teenage daughter definitely points that she is not completely fine, something is bothering her and she is not sharing it with you. No worries. Teenage is a phase when children may behave like that, but to help her maintain normal hygiene, encourage her with new hairstyles, taking bath/ shower, let her do manicure / pedicure so that she is engaged in a constructive way and forgets the problem or some issue that is bothering her for a while. Deal her lovingly and not in haste. Give her quality time so that she speaks up and you can help. To make her more active, go with her for morning or evening walks. Clean and tidy your home everyday so that she stops deceitful activity. Do not accuse her for anything. Be patient. There is no problem in being straight. Do not stress her up. If she is comfortable at home, do not disturb her. Encourage her to sing, dance, cook, read books, do painting, cooking, etc., anything that she would love to do. Appreciate her. Let her feel loved and cared. Teenage is a phase when children feel unloved, uncared, lonely and thus get melancholy and start doing weird things. You can take her sometimes to outdoor shopping / outdoor work. She should improve. If not, you can talk to a Counsellor regarding the problem. Sometimes, you have to behave with teenagers as friends though you may be her mom. Give your daughter quality time, lots of love. Help her take adequate rest. She will be fine soon. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician