What do you do when a kid steals from you?

Maybe make the theme of the next meeting "The Importance of Trust" or something like that, and describe how our lives are made better because we trust each other, blablabla and introduce the issue of stealing slowly but surely. Give some examples to the girls of why they shouldn't steal from anyone, etc... Maybe her conscience will hit her.. Even if she doesn't return the markers, maybe she won't do it again...

Do not accuse. Have a talk with the entire group about being honest. Then open up the discussion by confessing something you need to get off your chest. Then go around the room and give everyone a chance to participate. You'll be amazed at how many people open up.

Thirteen year olds don't give a flyin flip what other people think unless they are in trouble and then they are always looking for someone else to shoulder the blame. If you are positive about the the guilt of this child, then give a lesson in honesty and see if it makes a dent. If not then there isn't much you can do.

Bring it up at the next meeting without using her name.

Say, "sadly, it seems like someone accidentally took some of our supplies last time. We really can't tolerate people keeping the supplies, or we won't be able to fun things anymore. I would appreciate it if the (fill in the blanks) were on the table when we leave today, I would appreciate it. If you want to come and talk to me about it, you're welcome to."

My mom used this technique when some video games were stolen from her Youth center. The culprit admit ed that he had pawned them and gave up the money he got and the location he had sold them.

I would bring up the subject at your next meeting. Just say something like "I noticed there may be some supplies missing, and I hope that if someone borrowed them that they return them to me by the next meeting". See if that works, she may get that guilt bug and return them after that, and the impact could make a difference of her thinking to herself "well, she knows, but she is giving me another chance". And even if you are wrong, then you aren't putting yourself in an uncomfortable situation.

At your next meeting, say:

"Last night, I noticed we were missing some supplies. I will not get mad at you or leave you out if you took them. I would just like them back. If you give the supplies back, then i will really appreciate it and i will know i can trust you."

Hope this helps!

- Sharpaygal12

First talk to them explain what happens when you steal for somebody and what it can lead you to when you are older.

if they continue with this path they may lead down to distraction.

But don't make them feel like they are some kind of bad person cause people make mistakes all the time.

Here is a great website that recently started if you wanted to ask any of these people questions.

http://newtomommyhood.moogo.com/

Tell them that in other places out side the us people get there hands cut off for stealing

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