It's so stupid!! Help?

Question

Like yesterday, I took my dad's credit card and bought a few things for $6.00 on it and i threw the recipt under a couch, and then my mom was cleaning and found it. She was really mad but I didn't get to talk to her cuz she's at work, and I don't want her to be mad but its just 6.00! Can u like help me I dont want her to be mad =(

They 4gave me so......no one really cares anymore o.O

Answer 1

Well, like, you kinda stole your dad's credit card and bought some stuff that, like, you really really shouldn't have. Do you, like, have any clue that people actually, like, go to jail for doing, like, the same thing?

Can u like pay your parents back for the stuff, so like, they wont be mad at u? And, like, while ur at it, can u, like, tell them ur sorry? And that u, like, want do it again? And really mean it?

Answer 2

It could be six thousand dollars for that matter. Using someone elses credit card without permission is stealing. The amount isn't the point, it's the intention of the person who stole the card, & made the purchases in the 1st place that is important.

If you understand, & agree with what I am saying to you, then talk to your parents about what you have learned from this, & don't just go up to them & mumble "I'm sorry I took dads cc".
You have to be able to articulate that what you did was wrong, & why you now know it was wrong to do such a thing.
Plus, I suggest you find a way to get together the $6.00, & give it back to your father. Yes it's only $6.00, but it's the intention behind it that is important. But don't wait until you have the money before you talk to them, but when you do talk to them be ready to openly commit to the idea that you will pay it back.

Answer 3

It's not the amount; it's that you did it without permission. And don't you think they might have seen the charges when the bill came and caught you anyway? The bad thing about credit cards is that they charge interest if you don't pay them completely off every month. So your little $6 worth of items could end up costing way more than they are worth if your parents are not in the habit of paying off their outstanding balance each month.
Or, what if your dad had noticed the card missing and reported it lost or stolen while you were at the store with it? You could've gotten into some trouble at the store, or at least been very embarrassed if they seized the card and called your parents and/or authorities.

As a parent, if my kids did that, it would make me mistrust them and wonder what else they have spent or done behind my back.
Were the items something she had told you "no" about or you know she would disapprove of? If so, you have two issues--the disobeying + the stealing/sneaking.
Come clean with her, and offer to make it up somehow--return the items if you can, or pay her back with $$ or work it off with chores. Apologize profusely, tell her you don't know what you were thinking, and assure her that she can trust you and it won't happen again.
Then, work to build her trust. You may have to give her more details about who you are with and what you are doing, or accept the loss of privileges for awhile. See if there are some chores you can do around the house, or in the neighborhood to earn extra $$ so you won't feel tempted to use funds that don't belong to you.
You sound a little impulsive. Next time you get a wild idea, stop and think it through first. That might save you from needing help for something else stupid.

Answer 4

Okay... if you EVER use a credit card, you need to save the receipt so the receipt can be checked against the billing. That is a "forever habit" to get into. You will be surprised at how many times what shows up on the billing and what was on the receipt will be two different things. You have proof with a paper trail.

Second, if you EVER borrow your parents' credit card again, you MUST have permission and you MUST bring them back the receipt.

Apologize and own up to it. They will respect you for it.

Answer 5

Well you should always ask first then noone will be mad.Why dont you just say you are sorry and next time youll ask first.Your parents just want you to show respect for them and its not respectful or responsible to take the credit card and then hide the recipt, no matter how much you spent on it.Good luck :)

Answer 6

I know $6.00 dollars is not much. She probably fear that you may take it again with out asking and charge large amount money on it. Explain to your dad of what you have done, apologize to him, give him $6.00 dollars and promise you won't do it again. Mostly let your dad know that you love him.

If your mom says anything, just tell her you apologize to your dad and gave him the money back. God bless.

Answer 7

So you STOLE your dad's credit card. Guess what...it doesn't matter if you bought a penny piece of bubble gum or a hundred dollar pair of shoes...the issue is that you took it without permission. Brace yourself, they are going to be mad and you will probably get yourself grounded. Live and learn!

Answer 8

you should have ask first about using your dad's credit card

Answer 9

She will be mad at you and she has a good reason for it, hasn't she?

Answer 10

IF IT WAS JUST 6 BUCKS AS YOU SAY,THEN WHY DIDNT YOU ASK FOR THE MONEY INSTEAD OF STEALING IT?