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[quote=Anonymous]My DC was caught at a CVS for shoplifting about the same age. The store manager called me and made me pick him up but did not call the police. I would be surprised if they would call the police in OP's case because even with the admission it's not really a basis for legal action if they didn't observe the shoplifting.

My DC was banned from the store by the manager for several months (which meant he had to make some explanation to his friends who liked to go there after school). I also took my time in getting there to pick him up so he had to squirm a bit. And of course discussions about trust, consequences, etc. It all made an impression on a kid who otherwise (and since) has not had significant discipline/respect issues. It's always a good idea to ask the kid what he/she things the consequences should be -- often they think of things more severe than the parents might otherwise impose.

In talking to friends, I found many who had very vivid memories of getting caught shoplifting many many years before (and most right about that same age -- 12-13), so unless this seems to be part of a bigger issue, I suspect that being caught by you will make the biggest impression.[/quote]

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