What do you do if your friend steals money from you?

Be their close friend until you can prove they haven’t been a friend. Don’t reveal that you know they have stolen just yet. If they let loose and tell you everything and they have fallen on hard times, tell them that you know and understand what they did, then reinforce that you are happy to help but they need to ask.

What do you do when your child steals money?

Tell your child that the stolen article must be replaced, and you need her help in figuring out a plan for replacing it. If necessary, advance her the money to replace it. Work out a payment plan she can handle and deduct it from her allowance each week. Keep a payment record, so she can see how she is doing.

What should I do if my child steals something from a friend?

Then find a way to repair the situation — go back to the store or his friend’s house to return the stolen item. If your child is too shy, you can apologize for him (“My son took this pack of gum, but he knows now that it was wrong”).

Why does my child take money and then lie about it?

In your talk, figure out what motivated your child to take the money and then lie about it. There may be something deeper going on driving the behavior, like peer pressure or wanting your attention, that would be important to address.

How do you deal with kids who want money from your purse?

Maybe a friend at school wished they could have a new toy, and your kind child wanted to buy it for him with the money from your purse. This lens may help you respond less reactively, knowing that the behaviors are not a sign you have failed to teach morals, just a reminder of your ongoing job to practice problem-solving skills.

Is it wrong for a child to steal or lie?

Even though stealing and lying are clearly wrong, our response primarily depends on the child’s age and developmental level (since they don’t always match, such as for kids with developmental delays). Parents often fret about a child lying and what this may mean for their future, but lying is a developmentally normal childhood behavior.