Polygraph testing of teenagers
Polygraph testing of adolescents is no different from testing adults. From a legal perspective, children under the age of 14 cannot be examined using this method. However, from the age of 16, a lie detector can be used for minors, but only with parental consent and in the presence of a psychologist. If you contact our company, you can be confident that all legal requirements will be followed and the results will be properly documented.
Polygraph testing of adolescents is often even used by parents who doubt that their child is telling the truth. We all know how difficult the transitional age can be. During this period, a person who is no longer a child but not yet an adult becomes exposed to experiences such as drugs, sex, etc. Not everyone manages to avoid trying some of these things. Checking a teenager with a polygraph is sometimes seen as the only way to get the truth.
What methods are used
There are practically no differences between testing adults and teenagers. The only thing that is taken into account is the involvement of psychologists. They individually select questions that will be appropriately understood by the child. In addition, sometimes it is necessary for a psychologist to be present during the examination.
Parents should be concerned when there are suspicions that the child:
- • engages in gambling;
- • uses drugs;
- • is sexually active (especially in the case of girls);
- • has committed theft or another unlawful act.
Checking a teenager with a lie detector is safe. If you find the right approach to a person, the whole process will be as comfortable as possible for both sides. Our specialists are the best at this. Over years of practice, they have learned to ask “the right questions” without causing strong emotional stress in a teenager. They know how to create friendly communication and a comfortable atmosphere during polygraph testing in Ukraine.
Parents should remember that in some cases they cannot use a polygraph. If our polygraph examiners consider your actions unnecessary, they have the right to refuse the service. The company’s guiding principle is to do no harm. A polygraph for a troubled child is not always necessary. Sometimes a conversation with a psychologist is enough for the child to open up to a specialist and confess everything.
Features
The psyche of children and adolescents is not as strong as that of adults. An individual approach to each client is required in order to obtain reliable results. Our company employs not only polygraph examiners, but also psychologists and psychotherapists who assess the teenager’s condition using their own methods. Testing children with a polygraph must be carried out carefully, and we are ready to guarantee that the entire process will be conducted as cautiously as possible. We have comfortable rooms, qualified specialists, and precise equipment. Any sign of deception from your child will be recorded and displayed on the screen. A full chart after the test is sent for analysis, and the result is provided within a few hours.
If you find yourself in a difficult situation and want to get to the truth, we are waiting for your call to help. All service prices will be listed on the website.