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So Angry at All the Lying, Stealing and Sneaking
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<blockquote data-quote="mstang67chic" data-source="post: 269663" data-attributes="member: 2459"><p>Unless someone has a better idea.....sorry hun. Time to bring out the locks. We had quite the collection of the state quarters. </p><p></p><p>At one time.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Then difficult child decided he needed them. </p><p></p><p>I used to be able to keep anything in the house that I wanted. Not anymore. Any and all sweets/snacks and sometimes even other ingredients are kept locked in my room. Which, by the way, has a deadbolt on the door. My purse is kept in there, husband's wallet, anything of value be it monetary or sentimental.....it's all locked in my room. I even keep my toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, etc.) in there as difficult child will use it or play with it. (THAT really irks me....for carps sake! The boy is GROWN!!!)</p><p></p><p>Once they decide that they "need" something, there's no telling them to stop. It just doesn't happen. You need to lock things up. Period. I wouldn't even make an issue of it. Just install the lock and remove the "tempting" items from around the house and don't say a word. If difficult child asks? Well, it's funny...things just keep disappearing around here and no one seems to know how it happens. So, since I would like to keep my things, I'm locking it all up. </p><p></p><p>Also, make sure that your bedroom windows are locked. If you are like me, and like to have the windows open, I use the little bracket things on the windows that prevent them from being opened beyond a certain point. Mine came with the windows but I'm sure there would be something you could get at a hardware store.</p><p></p><p>As for the key? It stays on you and/or husband. (And I lock the bathroom door when I'm in the shower just in case difficult child decides to get ideas of getting the key when I can't chase him down.)</p><p></p><p>We keep our door locked even when we are home. If we're not going to be in there, if we're working in the yard or even if we step out for just a minute....the door is locked. It's a pain yes, but worth it if you want to keep things.</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry you are at this point, it hoovers, I know. But, sometimes that is the reality of a difficult child in the house.</p><p></p><p>HUGS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mstang67chic, post: 269663, member: 2459"] Unless someone has a better idea.....sorry hun. Time to bring out the locks. We had quite the collection of the state quarters. At one time. Then difficult child decided he needed them. I used to be able to keep anything in the house that I wanted. Not anymore. Any and all sweets/snacks and sometimes even other ingredients are kept locked in my room. Which, by the way, has a deadbolt on the door. My purse is kept in there, husband's wallet, anything of value be it monetary or sentimental.....it's all locked in my room. I even keep my toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, etc.) in there as difficult child will use it or play with it. (THAT really irks me....for carps sake! The boy is GROWN!!!) Once they decide that they "need" something, there's no telling them to stop. It just doesn't happen. You need to lock things up. Period. I wouldn't even make an issue of it. Just install the lock and remove the "tempting" items from around the house and don't say a word. If difficult child asks? Well, it's funny...things just keep disappearing around here and no one seems to know how it happens. So, since I would like to keep my things, I'm locking it all up. Also, make sure that your bedroom windows are locked. If you are like me, and like to have the windows open, I use the little bracket things on the windows that prevent them from being opened beyond a certain point. Mine came with the windows but I'm sure there would be something you could get at a hardware store. As for the key? It stays on you and/or husband. (And I lock the bathroom door when I'm in the shower just in case difficult child decides to get ideas of getting the key when I can't chase him down.) We keep our door locked even when we are home. If we're not going to be in there, if we're working in the yard or even if we step out for just a minute....the door is locked. It's a pain yes, but worth it if you want to keep things. I'm sorry you are at this point, it hoovers, I know. But, sometimes that is the reality of a difficult child in the house. HUGS [/QUOTE]
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