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[quote=Anonymous]You need to consult a child therapist first for tips on how to handle this. You absolutely need to tell her you know she has been stealing. Take away anything you think she stole and don’t listen to her excuses. Don’t let a friend vouch for her, because it could be they stole it together. Go through her room and search. She should not have any money that you do not know about, and she needs to check with you before buying things.

If she steals from a family member, you need to have her repay twice whatever it was worth. She can do extra chores to make money to pay back.

If you know any police officers, ask them to talk to her about what can happen if she is caught. If there is an officer at her school, ask that person for help to scare her straight.

You need to monitor her phone and Internet use closely. And absolutely get a professional therapist’s take. It sounds like a fairly entrenched behavior. Is there an impulsive streak to her, or a general disregard for others? This behavior is a red flag for more serious things later.[/quote]

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