Comments:

cinzel - 2007-02-22 07:57:11
I'm glad I have a dog. :) Excellent parenting skills there.
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chocolate chaos - 2007-02-22 08:29:51
and you know, this is something they will remember, and make their own kids do. i think most kids try stealing.. but i doubt yours will try again!
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Kathy - 2007-02-22 09:19:13
I am always so relieved when other mothers confess to their children's imperfections. Thank you! You make me feel so normal!
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Holly - 2007-02-22 10:31:50
I went thru almost the same thing with Warren when he was 7. I made him return it, and he got over that real fast. Fortunately I kind of knew the people at the store and they were real good about it, but did give him a good talking to about what happens to people who get caught stealing. I think almost all kids try it once, if they are lucky they get caught and their parents lay down the law, making it clear what is and isn't acceptable.
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m-lewis - 2007-02-22 11:01:08
Yep! Most of us vintage-type parents have been down that road who knows how many times. You handled it well, I must say. A least your children learned one thing -- forgivness. Hopefully they will pass this lesson on to their children.
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Fi - 2007-02-22 21:15:32
All kids steal at some stage. I know it sounds weird but you are lucky that it has happened and been brought out into the open. If they get away with it, it often leads to more. Getting a good scare early in the piece can stop even worse happening.
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nycme - 2007-02-23 22:31:14
Aww. Bless Ms. Bonnie for the hug. You handled the whole thing perfectly.
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