Sorry to the parents reading this, but yes, we siblings work together to lie to you. We cover for each other and that’s how we bond. If you have one or more siblings, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Yes, we argue like gremlins but, at the end of the day, when it matters most, we’re there for each other. Since I recently had trouble covering for my sister, here is a little guide to how we can help one another:
1. Go all in or not at all
If you’re trying to hide something from the parents, you need to tell your siblings everything. The entire story must be known. There is a reason you are attempting to hide something from your parents, so the more details the better. I’m not saying to get intimately explicit, but the cover-up sibling needs to be aware of what’s going on so they know what not to say.
2. Stay updated
We have phones, so use them. Whether you’re out and about being your wild self, or raging while the parents are gone … keep the sibling updated. Not only for safety measures (obviously), but we all know plans change. Who knows — you may be home later than expected, or not at all. Either way, you’re going to need someone to sneak you in quietly at some point.
Now this is a very important step as it pertains to the parents and validity of the cover story:
3. Do not try lying without informing
Do not expect your sister to validate a specific time or date if she has absolutely no idea how to contribute to the story. Talk it out and make sure the story flows; that way, you're able to convince Mom and Dad without a snag.
4. Practice, rehearse … whatever.
Just make sure everyone knows what’s going on and what is being presented when your mother asks what that noise was at 3 a.m. or what your sister is doing right now. Yes, you might be thinking that, no sh*t, we all need to be on the same page, but you’d be surprised how clever parents can be with their questions. Details of the cover story must line up … once things start to get confusing, you’re screwed.
And finally...
5. Wisdom for the young
Just don’t do it! ( LOL, jk ) I know most of us will, so yes, hopefully this helps a little. But at the end of the day, it might just be best to be honest with your parents. Because once something goes wrong, it all comes crashing down. Lies are hard to maintain — it's like the cliche spider web that keeps being spun. Although if you’re gonna help a sibling out, you better know whats up.
