"My 18-year-old daughter lied to me about going away this weekend. She told me she was taking a road trip to a cabin with a close friend of hers with whom I am familiar, which is why I felt at ease with the plan, and that her older sister would be heading up to meet them there later in the day."
"You should talk to her about all of it. Start by giving her space to tell you the truth. Where did she go? What did she do? Who did she do it with? Ask her directly what she isn't telling you. Let her know that you know her sister did not go with her. Ask her why she lied to you. Although she is 18, if she is still living in your home, you can have ground rules."
An 18-year-old daughter lied about a weekend road trip to a cabin, claiming a familiar friend and her older sister would be present while the older sister had no knowledge of the plan. The parent maintained text contact and felt too disappointed to call, worried about safety and suspicious of undisclosed behavior. The recommended approach is to ask the daughter where she went, what she did, and who accompanied her, allow space for a truthful account, ask why she lied, and, if she remains in the home, set clear ground rules prioritizing honesty or encourage independence otherwise.
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