Need kid advice I'm at my wits end, literally. I have to teenagers, 14 & 16. As different as night and day, both girls. They seem to absolutely hate each other. I get different stories from each one and am put into a position of having to decide who is telling the truth. My youngest is convinced I hate her because I yell at her for everything... not doing homework, refusing to clean room (a year long battle), etc. Things that if she'd do them I wouldn't yell. You get the idea.
Unfortunately the lying from her is out of hand, and I have no idea what to do. Her father, my ex, is a chronic fibber, also gives me some line of bs, even when we were married. I know there's typical teenage stuff, but trying to deal with this on my own has been tough. I'm stumped on how to get through to her.
Any suggestions? I'm so stressed and just ready to be committed... thanks. |