44 LIES KIDS TELL THAT MAKE PARENTS RAISE AN EYEBROW

Look. Kids lie. Teens take it to another level. There are days you catch them red-handed, and they still look you dead in the eye and say, "it wasn't me". And you're like....should I be impressed or concerned?

So yeah, kids can take lying to another whole level. And the acting can be on a whole other level too. It's amazing how they can look you straight in the eye and tell that lie with a mix of confidence and bad acting. It can be quite impressive because you never knew your kid had that kind of skill.

And you know they're lying. You know. But they commit. And most of the time, it's not even that serious. Just them trying to get away with something. A snack. Extra five minutes. Getting out of doing something.

Well, here's a list of 44 lies kids tell. You've probably heard a few. Maybe even all.

44 Lies Kids Tell All The Time

These are classic lies kids tell, some of which we might sometimes fall for, maybe in the beginning, but we catch on pretty quick.

"I finished my homework"

They absolutely didn't. There's a half-done worksheet in their bag, probably crumpled under snack crumbs. They just have better things to do.

"I brushed my teeth"

Hmm....no, they did not. Their toothbrush is dry, sink is dry, breath still smells the same. Sometimes they lie because this part of their bedtime routine is boring and they just want to be done with it.

"Dad/Mom said it was okay"

This one's a bit sneaky. They drop your name like a hall pass, thinking you won't at all double-check. It's lowkey manipulation even if they don't mean to.

"I didn't break it"

There's a loud crash, something shattered, and a guilty face pretending to be calm. They panic first, lie second.

"I didn't eat that cookie"

Oh yes, they did. The crumbs tell the story. It's pure impulse and sugar will always win.

"I didn't hear you"

They every single word. But "I didn't hear you" buys them more Roblox time.

"I don't know where it went"

It's gone. Forever. Probably lost, probably hidden, probably thrown away. They say this when they don't want to face your "Where's your school shoes?" energy.

"I cleaned my room"

Well, technically, they did clean it even if they shoved everything under the bed or in drawers and closets. Just not in the way you meant.

"I don't need help"

They do. But this lie comes from pride. They might just want to feel capable. Like they've got this.

"I didn't touch it"

They one hundred percent did touch it. Probably multiple times. Kids are curious little things. They touch everything. It's like they're drawn to touching things.

"I didn't spill that"

You're looking at the puddle of water. They're looking at you like they've never seen water before.

"I wasn't playing on my phone"

They were. Every teen thinks they're a professional secret agent with their "Notes app" excuse.

"I'm not tired"

They're literally yawning tears. But to them, admitting they're tired is like proclaiming defeat. And they just don't want to miss out on stuff.

"I did study"

They glanced at their notes once. They mean "I intended to study" more than "I actually did".

"Everyone else's parents let them"

Hahaha, nice try. Nobody's parents let them. But this lie works because it makes you question yourself for a second.

"I don't care"

Oh they care deeply. This one's about pride. Them telling you they don't care makes them feel safer than saying that they do or if something hurt them.

"I didn't hear my alarm"

I've heard this for the past 10 years. They heard it. They hit snooze fifteen times and hoped you wouldn't notice.

"It's not mine"

Everything's suddenly "not mine" when it's time to clean up. The socks, the dishes, the random slime container, the empty wrapper.

"I didn't mean to"

Maybe they didn't mean the outcome. But action? Yeah, that was intentional.

It's just a friend"

Teens lie with a straight face here. You already know what's up. "Just a friend" usually means there's a crush.

"I don't know what happened"

The toy broke itself. The juice spilled itself. A mystery. They just say because they don't want to see the disappointment on your face.

"I'm not hungry"

They are. Just not for that food. Five minutes later they'll be asking for a snack which they'll inhale as if you don't feed them anything.

"I'm fine"

They're not. Not really. This one hurts a little because it's emotional protection. Sometimes kids lie to avoid feeling weak.

"I didn't see it"

It's literally right in front of their face. They'll say this when they don't want to look harder, or even try.

"I didn't know"

They did. But saying "I didn't know" buys them time and less trouble.

"My teacher lost it"

Your kid lost it. It's probably still at the bottom of their backpack or under the car seat.

"Everyone got one"

No.....everyone did not get one. But that's how kids justify needing something they saw online. They have FOMO too.

"It's not fair"

A dramatic lie. It's fair. They just don't like the outcome.

"I didn't say that"

They did. They just didn't think you'd find out.

"I did it already"

Famous words said about chores, homework, or anything you asked twice. Spoiler: they didn't.

"It's too hard"

Sometimes maybe true. Also, sometimes, code for "I'm too tired to even want to try".

"I didn't know I couldn't"

They did. But they're hoping that playing innocent will soften you.

"I wasn't talking"

Every teacher hears this one daily. Denial is basically a reflex now.

"I didn't eat the last one"

With chocolate on their hands. Wrapper in the trash. Still swearing it wasn't them. Okay.

"My phone died"

The modern teen's favorite lie. Translated to "I ignored your text".

"I didn't see your message"

They did. They just weren't in the mood to reply yet.

"I'm not mad"

They are. But saying they're made feel too vulnerable, so they're rather shut down instead.

"I wasn't watching that"

You walk in, and they instantly switch tabs. Enough said.

"I didn't start it"

They might not have started it, but they probably sure did have a lot to do with it.

"It's for school"

That YouTube tab says otherwise.

"I didn't copy"

Sometimes it's copying. And sometimes, they even call it "teamwork". Either way, it's not original.

"I forgot"

This is their favorite get-out-of jail-free card. Which normally means "I didn't want to".

"I wasn't lying"

The final act. The lie to cover the lie. It's like their last attempt at saving face.

Most lies aren't about being bad. It's usually about fear. Kids lie because they don't want to be scolded or embarrassed.

Teens too, but with more attitude. They'll push, they'll test you, and sometimes they'll lie just to keep a piece of their world private. But under it, there's always that little voice saying, "I hope you don't hate me for this" or "I didn't mean to mess up".

When you catch that part, not just the lie itself, that's when you actually connect.

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