that was very precious to you and hocked it. would you disown them.
2006-10-17 01:04:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
first of all i would not disown them, but would call the police and have them charged, and held accountable by society for their actions, It also serves to show that child that you will not just let this go, because right now they see no real cost associated with their action and if you do nothing, it shows the person who stole that you no longer feel you can influence them. your in a real tough spot now, but all children make mistakes, its how we handle it, that helps them to become better person. the child acted without thinking of the cost related to their actions. so therefore make them accountable.
2006-10-17 01:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hocked it in a pawn shop?...if so that is illegal, you have to be 18 with a valid drivers license to do so...call the cops if you haven't retrieved it yet, if it was hocked at a pawn shop....If it was my kid, I would be pissed...but I would also want to know why....for your kid to hock something that they knew was precious to you, and thought that little of you to steal it anyway, I would question if drug use was the motivation for stealing it...If they didn't steal it for drug money, or any type of "partying" money, then they stole it for just some cash to have?...either way I would be pissed....not disown them, but the level of trust would be none for a while that is for sure!....and I would hide anything else that was of value, in case there is a drug problem, this won't be the only time...your cash and valuables are fair game if someone has a drug problem...and if they have friends that come over to your house, more likely they are using also, and I would forbid any of them in my home, cause they really don't have a conscious. gotta do what ya' gotta do!!!
2006-10-17 08:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a hard question. I would not disown him. You may be able to buy the stuff back from the hock shop and make him pay you back. I would want to know what he wanted the money for.
2006-10-18 22:54:14 · answer #3 · answered by obenypopstar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't disown my daughter...I'd put her over my knee and whip her little butt. She'd be grounded from everything and she would absolutely have to repay me whatever the jewelry cost. Then she would have to explain to me what she hocked it for and then I'd beat her butt for that. Kids are stupid, but come on. You need to scare the kid straight. If they're already stealing from you...soon they'll end up in jail. If you still can't handle the situation...think military school. Best of luck.
2006-10-17 08:25:58 · answer #4 · answered by chica_liss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the police. Tough love is what it is all about. Do you want this child to grow up in worse trouble? Be a responsible parent...help your child be a respectable and responsible person when they are older. When charges are pressed they will have to admit where the jewelry is and an investigation will be conducted to get it back. They will get a harsh probation, maybe community service...sorry, but, I have been faced with this tough love situation as well. My son did learn his lesson and thanks me for doing what I did. Good Luck. LL.
2006-10-17 08:13:45 · answer #5 · answered by italliansweety67 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would really scare him and call the police to teach him a good lesson
2006-10-17 08:28:28 · answer #6 · answered by jean marc l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you steal it or borrow it...i wouldnt disown her just talk to her and ask her why she did it
2006-10-17 08:24:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would make him/her work to pay me back for what was stolen! If they refused, I would repossess all of their belongings...clothes, games and all!
2006-10-17 08:12:19 · answer #8 · answered by rebecca_sld 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋