How to I stop my mentally challenged son from lying??
By Monki883
@Monki883 (54)
United States
December 17, 2008 2:01am CST
I need to hear some ideas of how to stop my mentally challenged son from lying,, he knows the differnce between the truth and a lie. But he continues to tell me lies about things . and even though they are just little ones nowI don't want them to turn to bigger ones later on.He is 18 years old & will graduate school next year & go into an adult work program ,that will teach him skills of earning a living ( somewhat) and I don't want his lies to effet that. I have tried taking tv away,not letting him go bowling with his class,no matter what I try it doesn't help. Any ideas?
3 responses
@sunny0806 (248)
• China
17 Dec 08
Children education really is a challenge for parents. 18 years old should clear about principles. You should communicate with him regularly and talk with him about what he is interested in. You may take him to attend interesting play. Share his happiness and sadness. Let him know you support him everywhere and together with him all the way.
Sometimes lying means they want to arose your attention.
Just give him more care.
Have a try.
@Monki883 (54)
• United States
17 Dec 08
oh believe me this child gets lots of attention. as I said he is mentally challenged,,even though he is 18,,he funtions as between a 6-10 yr old in most areas. he is on a first grade academic level..his teachers seem to think he can't go further acedemiclly,,but they are very good with him and are helping me to teach him life skills.
@mrbrownedeye (781)
• Philippines
17 Dec 08
at that age i can tell that it is very difficult fixed such kind of attitude but their is still lot of things that you can do to change that attitude. this is only my sharing this one could be change and i don't want you to follow this but i am just giving you an idea. ok, try to know whats the reason behind why your son lie, know your son's attitude both when in home and outside the home and compare, what your some likes and dislikes, give more time to talked with your son both serious and happenings, give some advice that it won't hurt his feelings, i didn't say to more soft about your son just work on the same attitude as you do but with politeness. do not choice of whom you son to make friends with but you can introduce someone who could help to change his attitude (reverse way). the last thing is try to built a trust and respect between you and your son. its a long run to fixed because his already old. share that of what i have learned and observe. see yah!
