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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I stole at age 6/7 from my aunt (we're the same age, so more like a cousin). Not only was I spanked but I had to go apologize in front of the entire family (they made a big deal of it) and then I was on punishment for awhile. Then, I had to get on the phone with my grandparents days later and tell them what I did. When my friends came to play with me, my mom told them that I was on punishment for stealing. When my sister stole from a store at age 5, my mom spanked her in the store and then made her return the items and told the store manager to call the cops. They pretended to and my sister was terrified.

For both of us, the shame and embarrassment was enough that we never did it again. I can remember being in the store with other kids wanting to steal years later and remembering the shame and walking out. My mom knew that I cared a great deal what my family thought of me (I was the goody-two shoes) and I think her punishments for both of us were appropriate.

I think you need to figure out a way to embarrass/shame your daughter so that she has a negative association with stealing. She has developed a habit at this point and if her behavior is not corrected now, you will have MAJOR problems on your hands. [/quote]

Did you even read the post? Shame and embarrassment is what led to the OP's predicament in the first place.  She's controlling and abusive, and now you want her to start hitting, too? What is wrong with you?[/quote]

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