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How do I tell if they have a headache?

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There's really no way to confirm that someone has a headache. Just observe their behavior, see if they seem like they're exaggerating the pain, and think about how trustworthy your child is/has been lately. If they're going through a lying phase, you have reason to be suspicious.

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What can I do if my sister is throwing up and sweating, but my mother keeps sending her to school because she doesn't believe that she is ill?

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Tell your mom that you're concerned about your sister and you don't think she should be going to school because she could spread her illness to others. If she won't listen to you, tell your sister to go to the nurse when she gets to school. The nurse will likely send your sister home, and she can even write a note to your mom.

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How do you know if someone has faked vomiting?

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You will have to look and smell in order to spot the difference. Real vomit often has small pieces of (partially) digested food. Real vomit also often smells acidic, due to gall and other fluids which help break down the food.

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What symptoms should I fake?

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Stomachache for sure. They can’t use the thermometer on your stomach, and it is the easiest to fake.

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Is this article for people who want to fake sick, too?

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This article could definitely tell you what not to do, but you might also want to consult How to Fake Sick to Stay Home from School.

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How can I help someone who fakes illness often after the death of a loved one?

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The best answer is to help guide the person into some form of therapy, as the person is clearly struggling.

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How can I tell if my child is ill if she is not running a fever but claims to feel sick and cold?

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Let her stay at home for the day. If she quickly recovers and starts playing after you tell her she can stay home, have a talk with her about lying and then take her to school late.

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My daughter is trying to stay home because she really hates the teachers. What do I do?

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Try to set up a meeting with the teachers to better understand her anxieties about her teachers. Find out if she is facing any other problems at school that she is not telling you about.

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What is a good way to tell whether someone is pretending to have a fever?

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Supervise the person while taking temperature. It's very difficult to raise one's core body temperature in any significant way, so if they the temperature is 99.5 or over, it's a genuine fever.

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I have a rash, and we went to the doctor, and he said it's most likely an allergic reaction to something. It's so itchy, but my parents don't believe me. What do I do?

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Ask them if you have any calamine lotion in the house, or if they can get you some from the drugstore. Taking a Bendaryl might also be helpful. If they refuse to give you anything, talk to your school nurse.

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What do I do if my parents ask if I am faking it?

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If you want to get away with it say no, but if you want to be truthful, say yes and tell them why.

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What if my child is a very good actress/actor?

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Watch for consistent lying. It depends how honest he or she is. If they are usually very honest, then believe them. If they are sometimes dishonest, then talk to them and ask why they want to stay home.

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I lied to my mom and did mean things in the past, just because I could. I enjoyed hurting and breaking her trust at the time. Even now, I'm nice at times and then I'm mean. What can I do about this?

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Practice being nice with everyone you encounter. Soon it will become a habit, and you won't even have to think about it. Your mom will be very pleased.

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How can I tell if they are faking a fever?

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You can take their temperature or feel their forehead before you decide to keep them home.

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Is there a way to tell if my child has visited these pages and deleted them from the browser history afterwards?

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No, deleting a browser history is permanent. There are ways to alter your browser settings so they cannot delete their browser histories. If you're savvy with computers try installing another browser.

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How do I fake an illness for school if my parents know I actively hate that day?

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Start your symptoms the day before, like a headache and a stomachache, which are the easiest to fake. Slowly start increasing the symptoms and the severity of them. But go to school. When you get to school, fake it there.

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What do I do if my parents know it's fake vomit?

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Come clean, and accept the consequences for lying. If they know, there's no point in trying to continue faking, and you'll likely only get in more trouble if you do.

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What sickness should I fake if my mom is a nurse and is good at spotting fakes?

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You can fake having a headache, which is difficult to disprove. Don't fake being congested by coughing; your mom could easily listen to your lungs and realize that you're faking.

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How do I tell my mom and dad that my brother is faking? I tried once but they did not believe me.

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Do you have any proof that your brother is faking? If you are sure he is faking, ask your parents to do the test with him. The test is making your parents say to your brother, "Okay, time to go to the doctor, he\she will make you feel better." If your brother refuses, that's proof he is faking.

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What can I do if my daughter was fine and ate her food but after that in the morning she says that she feels abdominal pain?

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It depends. Is she acting fine and eating her food? Or refusing to eat and constantly complaining her stomach hurts in a convincing way? If it's the latter, she's probably telling the truth.

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