tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632225584206812138.post8599921667505744414..comments2023-08-29T06:05:48.795-04:00Comments on ~* Miss Dixie *~: Theft among ChildrenJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778022197019810846noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2632225584206812138.post-12058795172800364762007-10-24T16:56:00.000-04:002007-10-24T16:56:00.000-04:00I came across your blog and think it's very intere...I came across your blog and think it's very interesting. One thing though -- in my opinion if a child believes they can get away with something, they'll continue doing it -- so a "little" theft problem becomes a giant one. The fact that Preston stole 2 tubes of chapstick means that he did it just to get away with it -- not because he needed it.<BR/><BR/>I think Preston needs to be given consequences. As a parent you MUST teach him that stealing is wrong. <BR/><BR/>When I was small, my sister stole some candy from a store. My mom discovered it and took her back to the store with the candy, made her stand in front of the store and tell the manager and everyone in the store, that she'd stollen the candy. She had to apologize AND pay for the candy. Then my mom gave the candy back to the manager along with the money. Believe me when I tell you that NO ONE in my family ever even dreamed of stealing anything every again.<BR/><BR/>Since Halloween is coming up, what I'd probably do is either do exactly what my mom did to my sister, or maybe I'd tell Preston that since he stole something he's not allowed to go out for Halloween. You'd probably have a major tantrum on your hands but hold fast. You're the parent. You're in charge (even though it sometimes doesn't feel that way.)<BR/><BR/>Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com