A very unpleasant situation, when parents learn that their precious child is stealing money.
To solve this problem is difficult, so many parents seek the help of psychologists. What is the reason teen theftAnd how to solve this problem? Take a look at the advice of psychologists.
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Causes
1. The child may not know the difference between "mine" and "parent." Often this happens when Mom and Dad do not distinguish between these concepts since childhood: enter without knocking into the room, climbs into the child boxes, looking in his pockets, and so on. From this child has no understanding of what the parents and he has his own private space and things. We should begin to instill a difference in terms of data approximately three years.
2. Often the theft appears in the form of protest. This may be due to the fact that parents devote little time to the child. Stealing money from parents, children may simply be trying to get their attention.
3. With age, the child begins the new needs that may require expenditure. For example, the undergrowth need to buy a notebook for personal notes, and he had no money. Also, as a teenager kids want to look better than others, and to have such a thing as that of their peers. Therefore it is necessary to stipulate a serious question of pocket money for the child, and if the family is saving for something, you should be sure to explain this to the child.
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What to do
The most important thing - to find out the cause of theft. To do so sincerely and confidentially talk with a teenager that he realized that the parents did not wish him harm.
Also, parents should explain to children that credibility among peers can not be bought, and he is respected not for gifts, but for other qualities. You need to help your child improve their self-esteem.
If a child is missing something, it is possible for him to have a piggy bank, and rewarded for good deeds. So it will be by money, and realize that they earn is not so simple.
Still, parents should remember that children usually copy them. If your teenager sees that mom or dad spent on trinkets and entertainment, it will act similarly.
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