My little sister Rachel has a friend who lives down the street, her name is Dominique. About a month or so ago, my sister lost her jacket. Today, Rachel was at Dominique`s house and they were in Dominique`s closet. Rachel`s jacket was in Dominique`s closet. Just to be sure it was hers, she looked in the pockets because she remembered having a little fake pearl necklace in there, and it was still there. She said it was her jacket, and Dominique screamed at her to get out of her house.
What are we supposed to do? My sister is only nine, and I`m pretty sure her friend is too. My mom isn`t home right now, and I plan on waiting for her to get home to go over there and talk to Dominique`s parents, because I`m only fourteen and don`t have that authority. But what if her parents refuse? My sister got that from our grandparents last year for Christmas. How are we supposed to fix this?
2006-12-24 07:24:41 · 11 answers · asked by SRAWRRR 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
It was my decision not to go over there without my mom, but then we called my mom and talked to her about it and she wants me to wait as well. It isn`t a matter of me being responcible, it`s about me respecting Dominique`s parents.
2006-12-24 07:40:45 · update #1
You are very wise for your age. Wait until your parents get home and go over to their house. Talk to her parents and tell them that the jacket was a gift from your grandparents. Her mom will know if bought Dominque the jacket or not. She will ask her where she got the jacket and hopefully Dominque will tell the truth. Tell your mom not to let her come over anymore and not to be friends with your sister anymore. It's Dominique loss and her reputation at school. Hopefully her parents are understanding. If they put up a fuss about the jacket then tell them to think of it as charity because obviously they need it that bad. Good luck.
2006-12-24 07:33:50 · answer #1 · answered by Italionaire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't accuse the other girl right off hand.
Just go to the mom and tell her
your sister left her coat there, and
would like to get it back. That way they
won't mind you looking for it.
Describe it in detail.
The girl is hiding it in her closet,
that's a sign the mom does not know.
She will know it does not belong
to her daughter and there will be questions
as to where it did come form. If the girl
tries to put up a big fuss over i t.
I'm sure the girl would rather give it back
than answer her moms questions.
Play it smart, not aggressive.
It's a good idea to write the child's name
some where inside the coat, maybe the
inside of the lining or inside the pocket.
It never hurts to be nice,
even if someone has done something wrong.
2006-12-24 15:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure the parents will understand. Tell the parents about the pearl necklace in the pocket of the jacket. if she makes up some excuse that it is hers or something then threaten to call the authorities or have your parents do it anyway.
2006-12-24 15:31:44 · answer #3 · answered by Damia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your parents aren't home, that kind of makes you "in charge." I'd find a responsible adult you can trust, explain the situation, and go over there with an adult as "backup". Explain what is going on to the parents, and if they aren't cooperative, call the police.
I wouldn't force the issue. You can never know what they're up to.
However, plenty of 14-year olds take responsibility, and if your parents left you in charge, that kind of makes you "in charge". I'd handle it immediatly, rather than making your sister wait for your parents. Would you rather your mom and dad said, "Good job!" Or would you rather them ask you "Why did you wait?"
Certainly if there are no friendly, responsible adults available, you should wait for your parents. The adults are going to have more clout and believability than kids will.
2006-12-24 15:34:47 · answer #4 · answered by John1212 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell your parents right away! that dominique might hide it and deny she took it! That is not right and you have every right to look for help. that is no friend of your sister's that lil nasty! let the grown ups handle it, and make sure you tell them everything! Get it back!!! Good luck and tell your lil sis she can get better friends.
2006-12-24 15:32:03 · answer #5 · answered by ladymissv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, Thank your mom for raising you to be such an awesome kid! Secondly, explain everything to mom, and have her deal with it. Hopefully the little girl's parents will be upstanding people and return the coat immediately, spank their child's butt, and ground her for at least 2 months. If not, consider that coat the cost of getting rid of thieving little monster.
2006-12-24 15:33:35 · answer #6 · answered by occasionallyrowdy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a big problem
is someone doesnt stop that girl now then later on no one else can
she might be doin that cuz of somethin like her parents having fights or having problems of her own
so just wait
i noe that its ur own little siters jacket but
just wait til ur mom gets here
there might be another story
2006-12-24 15:50:24 · answer #7 · answered by wassup_94 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mom has to tactfully talk to the other mother If she won't cooperate I would suggest that you sister not be allowed to play with this kid. Ever.....If they do produce the jacket and contents and she is allowed to play with this crook I'd watch her like a hawk...
2006-12-24 15:45:29 · answer #8 · answered by buzzwaltz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you. I think you should wait and go back with your parents. The little girls parents will know that they did not buy that coat for their daughter and they'll handle it.
2006-12-24 15:41:11 · answer #9 · answered by Texas T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the police. File a police report. You may not get the jacket
back but at least a report - record - has been started
on this little stinker
2006-12-24 15:33:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋