Teens & Stealing
Hi P., I've responded throughout your email below: Hi Mark, This is a wonderful service you provide. I have read most of your e-book and have pick up a lot of tips already. Thank you for the kind words. I have a question for you which I couldn't find an answer in the book. My teen daughter (one of twins) is constantly taking things (particularly) my things without asking and yes I am going to use the cliché "I have tried everything" to stop this behaviour. I have explained to her, if she asks there is the likelihood of me saying "yes" if it is returned after she has finished with it, but she doesn't return the things and still keeps taking without asking. The taking also includes taking and eating foods. I have started making her pay for certain items of food she eats, eg choc chips which I use for cookies. Preteens and teens know they're not supposed to steal, but might steal for the thrill of it or because their friends do. ...