lying

i have an 8 year old daughter whom i left for over a year now. we chat online everyday though and i make follow ups about everything. recently though, i noticed that she knows how to lie and make up stories. is this behavior just part of growing up? just a phase? will this behavior go away? i am very worried. i want to have an open relationship with my daughter.

[specialmom]

I think if you have a young child that has been left by a parent, she may be learning ways to survive that kids shouldn't have to.  Lying, unfortunately, may be part of that.  Kids do lie and it is to be discouraged.  But at this point-----  your daughter sounds as if she has had some trauma in her life and may be doing the best she can.  (a parent leaving you is traumatic, I'm sure you know.) good luck