My daughter has mostly taken things from school, from other students) She has taken a planner from a store when she was in 1st grade and I made her go back inside and return it. The things she has taken from school mates are a cell phone, candy, $20. from a friend of her dads and just recently a pair of shoes that are a 81/2 and she wears a 9-10! I dont know what to do! I have taken her to the sherriff's and tried to scare her that way and she sees a counselor. i have grounded her. I m not taking this lightly , I just dont want her to get into trouble with the law!!Everytime she takes something she swears that she didnt do it. And cries like no other, she swears not to ever do it again when she finally confesses. And she asks if she will go to hell....and noone loves her because she is a liar and thief. She gets picked on at school because of it and has friends but if she keeps this up She will be alone! She is a very happy girl , for the most part, always loveable and sweet.She always has everything she needs. Has a great personality, but i cant seem to get her to stop w/ the stealing and the lies that come w/it.
2006-09-09 04:26:21 · 11 answers · asked by coyoteugly_73 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Kleptomania is the impulsive need to steal. They don't steal it because they need or want it, they steat it because something inside them tells them to steal it. They have no control.
If your daughter is an otherwise normal, happy and healthy child.. and she steals things that she gets.. like money and cell phones.. then she's probably a kleptomaniac.. you should take her to see a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist.. school councellors and grounding her isn't going to do anything.
2006-09-09 04:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by Imani 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My step-son has a serious problem with this, he had major issues with his real father. He is 31 now and has spent the majority of his life incarcerated from when he was 16 years old and is in prison yet. He does have a drug problem along with this, but he started stealing when he was 7 or 8 years old when his real father was still around, who has been deceased since he was 9. His Mother and I did that trip with law enforcement, that never helped. I fear for your child and you. I think you should find a good Christian Pastor to try to help you. And yes, I think you should tell her God will hold her accountable for all the lying and stealing, she needs to stop , repent and then He will wipe all those sins away, yes it is sin.
Since she has bought up wondering about going to Hell, show her these things in the Bible, Exodus 20 : 15 ; Leviticus 19 : 11 ; and this is very important , what Jesus tells us in Matthew 19 :18. I am sorry to say I wasn't involved with a Church and the Word of God when I had the chance going through this with my stepson. I have deep regret because of that.
I will keep you in Prayer, Through the Power of Jesus, May God help you.
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2016-11-06 23:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like she cannot control what she is doing. She does not show defiance when she is caught, she goes into a state of denial and then breaks down, confesses and seems genuinely upset? I don't think she wants attention. Kleptomania is a disease. It causes the compulsion to steal things, that is not generally pre-meditated. You say she sees a counsellor, but can't they assess her for kleptomania? If she is really "far gone" she will probably have to take medication to help her control her actions. Your next step should be to see a psychologist or at least her doctor and explain what is happening, especially her reaction when she is caught. It's very important.
2006-09-09 04:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by jeshzisd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she keeps going like that, She'll become a major thief! You don't say how old is she, or how long she has been doind it? Everytime she steals even a lipstick, she can be arrested for that.
years ago, my daughter tried to steal lipstick, makeup. Did not add over 3.00 dollars. I had to pay a little of $100.
2006-09-09 04:34:13 · answer #5 · answered by alfonso 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your daughter for a mental health facility and request counseling for the problem. Whether attention seeking or a true form of cleptomania, sounds like she needs a professional to help her change her habits of stealing.
2006-09-09 04:38:15 · answer #6 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not know. But you should first see a therapist to determine the underlying cause of her taking objects that don't belong to her. I have know dozens of young girls that have been through this phase, after the first arrest , they stop. Get help before the law gets involved. Good luck.
2006-09-09 04:31:11 · answer #7 · answered by davidjj12002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she have good faith in God? People that do things like that- it's all the devil & his temptation. I'm not even kidding. I'm not some nun that runs around being all "hallilujah!" or anything, but I'm just saying- start praying with her and for her. And it's good that you have her in counseling. Make sure that you talk to all of her teachers about this problem.
2006-09-09 05:37:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are doing your best, but she can't control herself. What type of counselor is it and what are they saying? If they're not helping, try a psychiatrist. It is a mental compulsion not bad parenting.
2006-09-09 04:42:35 · answer #9 · answered by Ricky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she's just trying to get attention. Is she involved in activities that she can get recognition through, like awards or medals?
2006-09-09 04:29:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋