Sounds to me like your 6 year old is jealous of Dad's other family.
At this age, children are learning to control their environment. I don't think keeping her away is the answer. I think you need to get her Dad involved in this. Te two of you need to discuss (without accusations) how to handle the stories... whose chain is she trying to jerk??? yours? er Dad's? his girlfriends??? Did it work?
She obviously didn't want you to tell her Dad. which gives her the control in this situation. You need to include her Dad any time she does this sort of thing. No she isn't crazy she is a 6 year old child trying to manipulate her environment. She needs to be taught what is acceptable and what is not.
(It has just begun and will continue for the next 14 years) Just remember, it's her job to push the limits and your job to show her where those limits are, so don't take it personally...
Does she have to go if she says she doesnt want to, do the Courts Force them to where you live,??They dont where I live ,the child gets to say ,its not suppoised to be a punishment is it., tell them she doesnt want to go to them your Daughter is the Important one here not them.
How often does she go to them can you cut it back a bit with an excuse, you obviously have a gut feeling that she isnt too happy there,kids dont always tell as they know there are repercussions, and she would say on the Phone shes fine wouldnt she,I expect there are other people there.The girl friend possibly has some jealosy issues and as they have a 2year old she wants all the Dads attention for her child, I suspect this is what is happening and your daughter can be picked on even without them meaning to be mean. Dont send her as much if you can, and try to talk to her again you may get some insight, I think this little girl tells you the Truth and you have to find a way to help as it wont get better if they do have issues.
Well I will always believe what she says no matter what. Although she says she made it up I always ask them. I've asked her why she doesn't mind when she comes back frome there house and she says it's because at her dad's house she gets in trouble and has to go to time out. I've also thought it could be because her father wasn't around until she was 3 and maybe she hasn't formed a bond with him. She is also with his parents alot and she's very familiar with them because although he wasn't around they have always been around since day one. I just want to know any advice on how to correct her other than time out, taking away privlages, and obviously yelling doesn't work. I don't spank but I have before and no doubt it's no good. It just teaches them how to hit when they get angry. I call her twice a day when she's at her dad's or his parents and I ask her if she is happy and having a good weekend. She always is fine. How else would you suggest to ask without throwing out accusations that could be false? That would cause major friction. I want her life to be as good as it can when it comes to her parents. I have thought of that really I have but I just need to figure out how to get through to her in a positive way. I always tell her no matter what she can tell me whatever she wants even if she feels to scared to or someone told her not to. I told her she never has to be scared to tell her mommy. Thankyou for the advice:)
She may not be telling lies I would check out what she tells you, there is a cry for help here, the acting out is because there is a problem Maybe she needs to stay home more if the Behanvior is happening when she visits her Dad , you need to be more aware and not blame her be observant and seek some councilling if need be to find out Spanking wont help.