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What do you do when your child is struggling in college?

What do you do when your child is struggling in college?

Here are my 5 tips that you can share with your student who is struggling with that one tough class.

  1. Talk to the Professor. UVicLibraries.
  2. Talk to an Academic Advisor.
  3. Seek Help at the Tutoring Center.
  4. Form a Study Group.
  5. Practice Better Time Management.

Why does my son lie to me?

Kids tell lies for lots of reasons. Usually they want to take control of a situation by changing the story so that it works better for them. They may also tell lies when they’re feeling stressed, are trying to avoid conflict, or want attention. Sometimes kids lie when something bad or embarrassing has happened to them.

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How do you respond when a teenager lies to you?

How to Handle Teen Lying

  1. Stay Calm. Flying off the handle, raising your voice, angry lecturing, and freaking out will not help.
  2. Keep Perspective. Whatever you do, don’t take it personally.
  3. Re-emphasize the Importance of Honesty.
  4. Model Honesty.
  5. Understand It’s a Process.

What should I do if my child is lying to me?

If you catch your child in a serious lie, I recommend that you do not react immediately. Instead, send him to his room so you can calm down. Talk with your spouse or a trusted friend or family member and come up with a game plan. Allow yourself time to think about how to handle the situation.

Why does my son lie about everything he does?

One of the ways kids use lying is to establish an identity and to connect with peers, even if that identity is false. Lying can also be a response to peer pressure. Your child might be lying to his peers about things he says he’s done that he really hasn’t to make him sound more impressive.

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Why does my child lie about why he did homework?

If your child doesn’t complete his homework, he solves that problem by lying and telling you he did. If your child doesn’t get home before her curfew, she lies about why. Or about where she was or who she was with. Lying is used to avoid consequences rather than face them.

Should you ground your teenagers for lying?

Lying is usually based on fear. You may want to ground them for lying, but it will likely result in their redoubling efforts to lie better next time. Dr. Nancy Darling, professor, and chair of the psychology department at Oberlin College has researched teens and honesty for 20 years.