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While the cat's away ... the mice steal credit cards
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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 524582" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>You've got a double copy of this post (in case you hadn't noticed).</p><p></p><p>Are you going to the cops with info on the dealer?</p><p></p><p>It is so frustrating when this sort of thing happens. We went through a phase with difficult child 1 where he stole from me, used the money to buy toys and sweets. he skipped school, but with all the stuff he did he was not good at covering his tracks so it did eventually catch up with him. Scaring him straight didn't work; what did the trick (only it wasn't a trick) was when he saw my reaction - I was distraught and just let the tears flow. And the consequences - when anything went missing, he was accused even if it hadn't been stolen. he had to earn our trust back and it took years.</p><p></p><p>Now - difficult child 1 is meticulously honest. He's learned that it's easier and that it feels less stressful to not lie or cheat in the first place.</p><p></p><p>Removing the opportunity is also necessary, while you're trying to force the kid straight. We cut up old credit cards and dispose of them. Current cards are always in my wallet, which is generally always with me. Currently I trust difficult child 3 so I don't hide my wallet from him, but when we did have problems (not only difficult child 1 but a neighbour's kid who used to visit, and steal) I kept my wallet well hidden. No other cash anywhere. If I thought I might need access to quick cash, I would put a couple of notes in my pocket or down my bra. I've also been known to carry my cards in my bra too.</p><p></p><p>I hope you can get a bit of respite soon. It does sound hectic!</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 524582, member: 1991"] You've got a double copy of this post (in case you hadn't noticed). Are you going to the cops with info on the dealer? It is so frustrating when this sort of thing happens. We went through a phase with difficult child 1 where he stole from me, used the money to buy toys and sweets. he skipped school, but with all the stuff he did he was not good at covering his tracks so it did eventually catch up with him. Scaring him straight didn't work; what did the trick (only it wasn't a trick) was when he saw my reaction - I was distraught and just let the tears flow. And the consequences - when anything went missing, he was accused even if it hadn't been stolen. he had to earn our trust back and it took years. Now - difficult child 1 is meticulously honest. He's learned that it's easier and that it feels less stressful to not lie or cheat in the first place. Removing the opportunity is also necessary, while you're trying to force the kid straight. We cut up old credit cards and dispose of them. Current cards are always in my wallet, which is generally always with me. Currently I trust difficult child 3 so I don't hide my wallet from him, but when we did have problems (not only difficult child 1 but a neighbour's kid who used to visit, and steal) I kept my wallet well hidden. No other cash anywhere. If I thought I might need access to quick cash, I would put a couple of notes in my pocket or down my bra. I've also been known to carry my cards in my bra too. I hope you can get a bit of respite soon. It does sound hectic! Marg [/QUOTE]
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