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Family thinks I should have my teen daughter arrested for her constantly stealing from me. My mind's divided. thoughts?

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  1. pennynoodles - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by pennynoodles Nov 10th, 2012 at 3:58AM

    You do need to do something, maybe a strong talking to by the police might be enough to scare her. You don't want her to try and live life with a criminal record though, that will possible lead to other problems and more crimes being committed. I'd keep your money next to you at all times to stop the temptation for her, too.

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  2. SpiritOfTheRabbit - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by SpiritOfTheRabbit Nov 10th, 2012 at 3:57AM

    TOUGH LOVE.

    If you don't do something to get through to her *now*, she will be stealing bigger and more expensive things as an adult and will end up in prison or worse.

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  3. JustPlainBarb - 56-60 years old - female

    Posted by JustPlainBarb Nov 10th, 2012 at 3:47AM

    If you've tried to get her stop on your own and it's not working .. it might be a good idea to get the cops involved. That might be the only way she'll take any of this seriously.

    I'm not sure if they would necessarily have to arrest her .. maybe just take her and talk to her at the Police Dept. That could be pretty scary .. at least I hope so.

    She might need counseling too. There are probably other issues that need to be dealt with too.

    Being a good parent isn't always easy .. and I commend you for wanting to do the right thing now .. before it gets any worse.

    Good Luck.

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  4. SoulSeeker67 - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by SoulSeeker67 Nov 10th, 2012 at 3:47AM

    It depends --what is she stealing? and if its money, how much?
    What other form of disciplinary actions are you willing to enforce?

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  5. abcxyz2012 - 31-35 years old

    Reply by abcxyz2012 Nov 10th, 2012 at 3:57AM

    Basically everything. from money, varying amounts, jewelry, small electronics (i-pod, cell phone, etc) down to her baby sister's toys and the money from her piggy bank. If anyone else has it, she wants it. And she certainly has an equal amount of things of her own. She also steals from others regularly. We have tried at least 15 disciplinary methods, too numerous to list, as well as counselling and having her interact with police officers about her stealing.

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  6. SoulSeeker67 - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by SoulSeeker67 Nov 10th, 2012 at 4:00AM

    How long did you keep her in counseling? --I ask this question due to the fact that any one who stops counseling before they have been their therapist for at least 6 months is not getting the required amount of time needed to uncover the root of the problem...... the average person needs 6 to 12 months in counseling.

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  7. energeez - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by energeez Nov 10th, 2012 at 3:55AM

    no. what did she steal>?

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