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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  I told him that I was hoping he would admit what he did so that we could deal with it and start fresh.  However, I can't prove he took it so I'm going to have to accept his explanation.  However, the money that is missing was money budgeted for back to school clothing, and since it's gone I can't buy him the jeans he wanted for school.

I'm trying to implement logical consequences but I don't think I can legitimately punish him for something I only suspect.

I do think I need to get back on track regarding limits for him, and work on de-emphasizing the expensive items.  He worked hard for the money he did earn, and it made sense to me for him to spend it as he wanted (and we're talking Air Jordan sneakers here).

THanks for all the advice, PPs.[/quote]

I think that makes sense, and he should understand and accept it whether he took the money or not. I assume he did, in which case he understands why you can't get the jeans, and knows it's his fault and he essentially got the sneakers instead. If he didn't take it, then he still understands that $30 is a lot of money, and that you budget for things, and sometimes budgets or plans fall through and you have to deal with it.

I also agree that if he truly earned the money (minus the $30 of course), he should be able to spend it as he wants provided it doesn't negatively impact your values or the lives of anyone else in the house (TV in his room when the family policy is only one TV, for example), or isn't illegal (drugs). If, two months later, he realizes that the Air Jordans were dumb because they're just sneakers and he will quickly outgrow them, then he's learned something. If he still likes them, then he spent his money well.[/quote]

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