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Guide the child
The child sometimes steals because he has not yet learned that taking other people's things is wrong, [1] so parents should help him understand that stealing is wrong, and educate him not to take anything without asking for it or paying for it, because that harms others, for example If the child is very young, and he takes a piece of sweets without paying for it, parents can help him return it, or go to the place from which he took it and paid for it, and apologize for that, and this also applies to the child of school age, but he may need to Further explanation of the consequences of theft, and a mental health professional can be asked for help in the event that the child does not regret what he has done, or that he does not see the theft as a wrong thing, and parents can also use a method to make the child pay the money that he stole by doing additional work in Home in case of theft from one of the parents. [2]
Find out why
Parents should know the reasons that lead the child to steal, and try to find solutions for it, [1] as life pressures may lead the child to lie , cheat, and steal , which can arise in times of stress, such as: the parents' divorce, [3] and he may steal The child, despite knowing right from wrong, may steal to convince his friends, or because he does not get an allowance of his own. [1]
Things to consider to solve the theft problem
There are some things that parents should consider to help their children solve their theft problem, including: [1]
- Avoid great emotion when the child is stolen, and give the parents themselves time to think to talk to the child calmly.
- Ensure that the child does not learn the wrong behavior from the parents, as he learns more from their actions than from their words.
- Giving the child the opportunity to learn by being responsible for the money.
References
- ^ A b t w "Stealing - When Children Steal" , Www.cyh.com , Retrieved 13-2-2018. Edited.
- ↑ "My Child Is Stealing" , www.kidshealth.org , Retrieved 2/13-2018. Edited.
- ↑ "Why Do Children Lie, Cheat, and Steal?" , www.realsimple.com , Retrieved 13-2-2018. Edited.
