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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I stole at about your DD's age - from both stores and other kids' lunch boxes. To this day I'm not completely sure what was going on. There was a bit of turbulence in my home life at the time but nothing too extreme. I was generally a sweet kid and never really thought through the impact of my actions on others - I just wanted what I wanted, and it was often candy or a toy. One time I stole stickers from another bunk at camp. I certainly worried about my parents' feelings and happiness on a daily basis, yet didn't think to worry about my friends' feelings if I stole
 their dessert. It's really hard to fathom all if these years later, especially since in adulthood I can sometimes be overly empathic and concerned about hurting feelings. 
For various reasons I think I had (have?) ADD - it can present much differently in girls than boys.  I think a thorough consultation with a good therapist is in order. I wasn't a sociopath or kleptomaniac and grew out of my issues with support from therapists and my family, though I
had similar issues to your DD. A therapist is your best bet. I agree it probably has nothing to do with food, and mire to do with impulse control. Good luck.[/quote]

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