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tintin
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tintin asked in Family & RelationshipsFamily · 9 years ago

I used to steal money...?

I used to steal money from my mom and dad's wallet when I was really little. I also used to shop lift when i was around 5-8, although really rarely stole anything (i took from one store). I think I probably stole around 120$ in total from her wallet. Take notice, this was YEARS ago, I'm 16 now.

I have felt guilty for years. I have (maturity-wise) grown since then.

I generally help out as much as I can in the house chore-wise. My mom generally pays me 20$ in allowance, which includes chores... But then also pays separately for me to do chores. So I can make over 40$ in a week, sometimes.

However, because of my guilt, I always tell her not to pay me anything. SHE DOES NOT KNOW I EVER TOOK ANYTHING! But she always insists on paying me and I always end up taking the money because of guilt tripping that "no one loves (her) and won't respect her". (her words)

I'm just wondering, should I put money in my mom's wallet once in a while? I really don't want to tell my mom I used to steal. Or should I let it go? Do I have the right to let go of the past?

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  • 9 years ago
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    I was the same way. It was a thrill and I loved taking things that weren't mine. It's the wrong thing to do- and even thought there is NO excuse to do it- stealing is pretty addicting and can easily become a gritty habit.

    You have to let it go,man. Work hard for your money and but things with YOUR money.

    Especially if it was a long time ago. I know it's not a lot of help, but like I said, the past is the past and I highly advise not doing it in the future. The last thing you want to do is disrespect your parents and get into the habit of taking what is not yours. You are/are about to be an adult, time to act like one! :)

    Have a good day.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    It's not a must for you to give the money back, i'm sure your mother and father understand you were young and stupid. But I honestly would. It's morally the right thing to do. I would try to add up how much you still, and slowly add back. It can't be that much anyways, at most 500$.

    You could try to find a job, or work it off. You can confront your parents and tell them you'll do chores to pay it off.

    Anyways good job on doing the right thing man.

  • 9 years ago

    Just because your actually asking this question means that you know you have done something wrong. I would definitely start putting money back. It would make myself feel much better. I don't think you to tell anybody unless you still have that problem.

    Good Luck in making the right decision.

    Source(s): My brain.
  • 9 years ago

    You admit you mistake and feel guilty is all the answer you were lost back then you have come to your sences you should be proud to feel guilty cause u were wrong

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  • Zoe
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    Give the amount you stole to charity and try to move on.

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