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[quote=Anonymous]When I was a kid, I stole a small toy from a convenience store. I'd asked my father for it; he said no, so I stole it and pretended I "found" it in the dirt next to our parked car. I even rubbed it in the dirt to make it look like it had really been lost. it was a total crap toy I didn't even want. A stupid plastic spinning top, of all things. I *still* feel guilty...I have never stolen again.

Kids make mistakes. Maybe he intentionally stole. Maybe he didn't. Either way, give him the benefit of the doubt and ask out of love rather than accuse. Don't take away Christmas gifts; don't be embarrassed if he did steal and do not go out of your way to embarrass him at the store -- he'll hate you for that crap and feel horrible about himself. And, after all kids make mistakes. He's going to be embarrassed and upset if he did steal. If he didn't and you accuse him, he's going to feel even worse. If you publicly humiliate him? Ugh. Just don't shame him. Shaming kids actually makes them act out in other ways or get sneakier.

Anyway, sorry... I hope it all turned out well. I hope you'll let us know how it went.[/quote]

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