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Scenario

How to respond when your child lies about money

I caught my 13-year-old lying about spending his birthday money and I'm not sure if this is normal experimentation or a bigger problem.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're trying to distinguish between developmental boundary-testing and concerning patterns while your own trust feels shaken.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Money and children — raising financially literate kids?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.