Help! My child is stealing things - Maggie Dent

[@queenbee4637]

My son kept stealing from us, and lying about it. Now, we don't feel safe leaving money in the house.

[@kegomoditswepearl3388]

My son keeps stealing from me and at what must I do

[@nicolereadstarot]

What if it's just stuff, not money? He just takes and takes and lies about it. Just takes things because he wants it. It's crazy.

[@subiksham.n2291]

yeah! please talk about it😢

[@luxshireselove]

My daughter is doing the same 🥴😵‍💫🫨 she is truly something a true manipulator at the very young age of 8.

[@nikkinebula6440]

My step son at 9 is stealing and lying everyday and idk what to do!? Even shoplifting this week! Been grounded and still dose it while grounded

[@erinreed8446]

My adopted daughter is doing the same

[@thebogofs6805]

It’s not crazy. By the sounds of it a lot of kids do it. They get there appropriate punishment.

[@natalieadams1980]

Nice advice, thank you!

[@MaggieDentAuthor]

My pleasure!

[@miriamart9712]

I am in a similar situation as all of you guys and one of the reasons my kid did it, well this is what he said: I wanted my "friends" to like me. Nobody wants to talk to me but when I have money and I buy them stuff they do. 😭😭😭 No matter how many principles and advises on friendship you give your kids, some will go the extreme to fit in.

[@MaggieDentAuthor]

Oh that must have been so heartbreaking to hear and also another perspective is, how remarkable that they shared how they are feeling so honestly with you. That takes courage and it tells me you're doing a brilliant job with your child. Hang in there, it's not always easy. Thank you for sharing. Team Maggie x

[@strawberryme08]

My so. Is taking stuff from myself and my husband, his dad. We can’t figure out exactly what his reasoning is

[@GrandDungeonDad]

What if your son is coming from a different home and different background and lying and stealing while once used as survival tactics are now just an everyday part of who they are. How can I as a father rollback years of self taught deception? I also hqve other younger children in my home and I do not want them to absorb these behaviors….We have had multiple sit down sessions. We have tried removal of priveliges when necessary ans rewarded honesty when it is apparent. I am honestly at my wits end with this kid. He told me this is the only way he knows. I explained why his behavior will lead to long term unhappiness and unfulfilled relationships. I just do not know what else I can do to show him why its not the way to be.

[@ryanramsey7017]

Thanks Maggie

[@kittydigs6469]

When we were little my cheapest parents would never give us some change so we could get a bag of chips or anything like that of course we're going to take the money from their wallet

[@BronwynLewis-we4wj]

This is more for older kids what if your child is 5