person A: My daughter lied about running the dishwasher today
person B: Well you know how kids are. Probably just forgot and was embarrassed 
person A: That was it. She has got to stop that
person B: Well be gentle but firm. Too much and you will scare her more then likely. 
person A: maybe
person B: Trust me_comma_ she probably already knows she made the mistake. Just teach her not to do it again.