A child steals money from parents: what to do

Why does a child steal money from parents

Deal with the reason for the theft money difficult, because a teenager or child has enough motives for such an act.

As a rule, the child simply does not see the difference between his own and his parent, if the money is at home, they are not hidden, you can take several bills for your needs.

The problem appears especially brightly and suddenly, if mom and dad once deprived the child of everything personal space (entered the room without knocking, shifted things, checked the phone, pockets, etc. Further). Unconsciously, the child decides that he too can afford a little liberties.

A child's notions of his own and someone else's are formed early - already at the age of three, the baby needs personal space.

The correct attitude to the personal belongings of the child is at the heart of the respectful attitude of the child himself to parental things.

Sometimes stealing money is a protest, a way to attract attention, and, finally, a teenager can steal because he needs funds.

What to do if a child stole money

The most important thing is to have a sincere and confidential conversation.

Wait until you stop getting angry so the conversation doesn't turn into an argument.

It is important to understand the motives behind the theft in order to get rid of the problem. Sometimes teenagers spend money not even on themselves, but on authority, trying to maintain the image of a tough guy or a rich girl. In this case, the parents should explain to the teenager what qualities they will really respect.

The second point is to teach the child the correct handling of money, to tell how hard it is to get it. You can start a piggy bank so that your child collects money and learns to save, prioritize spending and keep track of the budget.

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