I recently discovered that my niece has been lyin about her age. she's 16 and she's big for her age, so she's been sayin that she's older. could this be a self esteem problem? most of her classmates are 18. she got in school early. or is she tryin to fit in?
Thanks.
2006-10-11 16:14:54 · 7 answers · asked by Lolita 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
its just a matter of fitting in.... if she feels more confortable lying... I say just leave it but someday she has to realize that its okay to be different
2006-10-11 16:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by srego123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think at that age we all said we were older than what we are,No teen wants to be viewed as a kid any more,Then when you get older you say you are younger b/c we don't want to be old,So I think it's normal,I would only worry if she was telling guys she went out with if she dates,that could lead to more problems.
2006-10-11 16:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by crystal powell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably. It could also be that she is trying to get some of the privileges that 18 year olds get.
2006-10-11 16:19:12 · answer #3 · answered by Cara Beth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is anything that is important they will ask for her id to prove she is 18, then if her friends are around they will know the truth.
2006-10-11 16:47:09 · answer #4 · answered by seekinghisface1974 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's just trying to fit in. I don't think she's deliberate about it. Just leave her alone. She'll be o.k.
2006-10-11 16:18:10 · answer #5 · answered by yuvan53 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shes trying to fit in!!
2006-10-11 16:42:31 · answer #6 · answered by Niecy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every teen girl wants to be older, every older woman wants to be younger..... always been that way, probably always will...
2006-10-11 16:17:51 · answer #7 · answered by sis_jk27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋