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    How Do You Ask About A Child Stealing Money Without Being Abusive?

    My son had a birthday party and recieved $92 in cash along with the rest of his gifts. He kept the money in a little black bag. That night he had his cousin and one of his friends in the house. My son said he went into his bag to let his cousin have $5, after that he put the bag away. His friend went home an hour later and his cousin spent the night. When my son woke up all that was in the bag was $10. I'm not sure who took it. How do I approach this.

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    b-dub

    Well I'm 14 years old and if my mom or dad were to ask me if i were stealing money i would more likely respond to them honestly if the question was asked in a none serious more cool sensitive way. That way if the child did steal the money you could crack down on them or punish them after you get the truth from them the easy way, instead of having to repeatedly talk to them about lying.

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      NASCARNUT

      The age of the children would be helpful.  nonetheless, when the 1 u feel took his money is at your home...this may seem mean and evil but it worked for my mom...place a butter knife n the oven and when it gets warm ask the child point blank if he knows where ur son's $ is....of course he may say no this is when u sit him n a chair & explain that u know a special trick to determine if someone is telling a fib.  tell him when people fib their mouth's get dry but if not then they will have moisture in their mouth.  show him the warm butter knife (hold it with a hot pad for effect) then ask  him again  then tell him u r going to see if he has enough  moisture n his mouth as to not burn his tongue with the butter knife (do not actually do it)...i guarantee u he will tell u who has it where it is and how much interest does he owe!  i know it sounds ruthless & cruel but so is stealing a child's birthday money.  of course advise his parents of your plan before hand!  i guarantee you it will work!and the child will never steal from anyone again...his parents should thank you for keeping their son honest & out of jail for life!
       

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      WOW, I like your idea...BUT just for argument sake, what IF one of the kids challenges you? Are you going to actually put the butter knife on his/her tongue??

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      ladysmom

      This is something i am very familiar with  to a certain extent  get all of the kids that are involved at the table or wherever u like and confront them all at the same time  and tell them u know who got the money but want to know if they are gonna tell you the truth or lie to you  that u know how to tell rather they are lying or telling the truth  and explain to them that stealing is wrong  or another thing to do   i know it may sound harsh but it actually worked when it happened here  i loaded them up and too them to the police station and explained to them that if u steal you go to jail  and the truth will come out very quick like   or it did in my case  good luck and i really hope u find your child's money 

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