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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What does he steal, gum from the store?  TVs?  Is he her age?

Shoplifting is pretty common in teens.  Tell her he can be in real trouble for this and she’ll only continue to see him if he stops.  [/quote]

This is only relevant in determining the scale of the theft/damage.
It is not, however, irrelevant in determining his values in OP’s discussion with her DD  about whether their values align.

I don’t know how many teens PP knows, but I can assure you, OP, that the kind of teens I know (and that our DD makes it a point to associate with) do NOT shoplift as a common behavior. Do not excuse this.
It’s ethically wrong. [/quote]

I don’t think all teens shoplift but I assure you, the kids you are stereotyping either direction don’t fit your mold. How on earth would you know if they shoplift or not?

I know quite a few high performing academic future ivy kids who do it (have done it) and the only reason I do is bc I got it on a phone search. My own smart high achieving daughter isn’t stupid enough to actually share that info with me.  [/quote]

The stereotypes quite a few of the posters have here are jaw dropping.   You have to wonder if they ever really had any close relationships with people.   If so you’d know how common all people in all walks of life have done things in their youth that they don’t want their kids doing.

People shouldn’t have to describe their kids when discussing teenage issues unless it’s related to the issue.  Teen shoplifting involves all types of teens.  Compulsive shoplifting is a different story.  That’s why it would be a good idea to phone the mother.   You might get some insight on him. [/quote]

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