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<blockquote data-quote="nvts" data-source="post: 262242" data-attributes="member: 3814"><p>One thing that worked for us was, "if you tell the truth, you won't get in trouble". Now, since she's 11 you could try, "if you tell the truth, I'll be willing to discuss whether or not there will be a punishment BUT if I find out that you lied, your trouble will be 5 times worse than it would have been if you told the truth". Then stick to it.</p><p> </p><p>Forged signature? That's a major.</p><p> </p><p>"Did you sign my name on the log? Remember, if you lie the consequences will be 5 times worse." </p><p> </p><p>2 things can happen.</p><p> </p><p>1. she tells the truth. Congratulate her for making a great decision, and let her know that although you're disappointed in the action, you're really proud that she chose to tell the truth. Then hand out a reasonable punishment.</p><p> </p><p>2. she lies. You're busted - 5 days, not computer, telephone or technology.....whatever will impact her. But remember: whatever you decide will have to be enforced. </p><p> </p><p>Good luck! I hope it works for you! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p> </p><p>Beth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nvts, post: 262242, member: 3814"] One thing that worked for us was, "if you tell the truth, you won't get in trouble". Now, since she's 11 you could try, "if you tell the truth, I'll be willing to discuss whether or not there will be a punishment BUT if I find out that you lied, your trouble will be 5 times worse than it would have been if you told the truth". Then stick to it. Forged signature? That's a major. "Did you sign my name on the log? Remember, if you lie the consequences will be 5 times worse." 2 things can happen. 1. she tells the truth. Congratulate her for making a great decision, and let her know that although you're disappointed in the action, you're really proud that she chose to tell the truth. Then hand out a reasonable punishment. 2. she lies. You're busted - 5 days, not computer, telephone or technology.....whatever will impact her. But remember: whatever you decide will have to be enforced. Good luck! I hope it works for you! :winking: Beth [/QUOTE]
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