I need adequate discipline advise for this child. It was a very large amount that he had spent at his school's book fair. Over seventy dollars. Help please.
2007-09-13 14:46:32 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
make him donate the books to a childrens hospital & do work around the house to work off his debt
2007-09-13 14:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by Marine Girl 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I would make him return the books to the book fair (if possible). If that is not possible, I would make him admit to his teacher that the money was not his and that he took it and used it without permission. He must apologize to the teacher (or book fair person) and then he must also be disciplined at home. Have him write you a letter explaining his actions. I took $$$, I am sorry, I will not do this again, I realize this was wrong, etc. Let him know that you are disappointed and he will have to "work" off his debt. Take something of his that he loves (computer game) and do not give it back for awhile (1 week). Make him clean the kitchen, take out the trash, do yard work (pull weeds), etc.
If his behavior continues and/or worsens, take him on a tour of the "jail" or juvenile center for delinquents. This will make him think twice about misbehaving in the future.
2007-09-13 14:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
First of all nip this in the bud now!!! Here are a few things i would do
1. Make him do jobs around the house/garden/familes house
2. Take all his prize possesions
3.Take him to the local police station and ask if somebody could give him a talk about stealing (dont tell them why) what the procedure is maybe even get him to sit in a cell if possible.
4. Make him to charity work maybe in a kids hospital/hospice, something to do with other kids that are unforturnate.
5 When you have done all of these things ask him what he has learnt with any luck he would of learned his lesson. Then tell him you love him and you do not want to see anymore money missing.
My kids are still young but i would try and so some of the above things. Good luck
2007-09-13 21:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by sexiebum 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To begin with, 70 bucks at a book fair sounds strange. If this is your child, then take away a few of his privileges, i.e. computer time or spending time with his friends outside of school. Also, make him earn it. I did something similar when I was a kid, I had to mop and vacuum and dust. Nothing over the top, but this will show him that money has to be earned. As far as taking money from your purse, explain that it is wrong and there are rules to be followed. Be understanding, it was just 70 bucks...we've all been kids and have disobeyed our parents.
2007-09-13 14:56:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think Marine girl had the best idea. And considering how small most kids allowance is, it should take him awhile to pay of $70. Which is good. Don't go easy on him. Letting him work it off for awhile will teach him the value of what $70 really is.
2007-09-13 15:21:57 · answer #5 · answered by Priscilla B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After searching for a motive as to why he felt like he had to steal the money, I would have him take every book that was bought and give him the responsibilty ( with parental guidance) of donating the books to the hospital, a pediatricians office, a homeless shelter, or any other place where they could be of use.
2007-09-13 15:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by Janet E 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if it was your child as a parent i would spank his butt, ground him, have them work the money off at 50cents an hour things like washing dishes, sweeping the floors, moping the floors, but no credit given for time spent if not done correctly. keep the books the child bought until every penny is paid back. dont forget to deduct taxes and such nonsense we have to pay so that it is just bring home pay as such the child has to put toward the price of the books.
could take child to police station and have an office talk with the child about what happens to anyone who breaks the law, that may help. good luck
2007-09-13 14:52:22 · answer #7 · answered by c504play 4 · 10⤊ 1⤋
First of all take away all of the books and have him return them to the school. Make him write a letter to the school telling them he needs to return them and why. If he keeps any of the books then he will be rewarded for his theft. If he is not able to return them then donate them to his school, a library or women's shelter.
Secondly make him pay you back ALL of the money that he stole. You can do this through making him do all the gross dirty chores around the house.
I would ground him one day for each dollar he stole and also make him write 25 (or more) sentences for each dollar that he stole. Also inform his teacher of his behavior and ask if he can stay in for recess to work on his sentences until they are complete.
Make the punishment fit the crime and stick to your guns. This is very serious behavior that needs to be nipped in the bud NOW!
2007-09-13 15:19:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Easy. Make him work for the money he stole. There are lots of things a seven year old can do around the house. Wash dishes, windows, walk the dog. He will learn the value of money, and the work that one puts into it to earn it.
2007-09-13 14:53:23 · answer #9 · answered by angela M 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Whoop his A$$! thats right, i said it. whoop his A$$. whoop his a%% and explain to him why he got a lashing, after that go into his room and take all or some of the things he treasures, take all the stuff he bought at the schools book fair and tell him that those things will replace of the money that he stole. Take him with you to a shelter or Goodwill and make HIM give them away. He will be mad at first but it will be a lesson learned about stealing. A) He will get that a$$ beat B) He will loose out on more than he stole! Trust me, that will get him straight and let him know you aint playin'!
2007-09-13 15:03:42 · answer #10 · answered by soak n wet 1 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Ask him why he felt he had to steal the money rather then ask you for some to buy books at school. Make him work off the money he spent and take the books away until he has paid them off.
2007-09-13 14:51:05 · answer #11 · answered by Zyggy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋