How to Stop a Teenager from Stealing

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Explain the consequences of stealing.. Show your teen the consequences of stealing.. Impose a punishment that requires a positive action from your teen.

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Explain the consequences of stealing.

Step 1

Explain the consequences of stealing.

2

Show your teen the consequences of stealing.

Step 2

Show your teen the consequences of stealing.

3

Impose a punishment that requires a positive action from your teen.

Step 3

Impose a punishment that requires a positive action from your teen.

4

Ask your teen why they feel they need to steal.

Step 4

Ask your teen why they feel they need to steal.

5

Provide other sources of income for your teen.

Step 5

Provide other sources of income for your teen.

6

Get your teen involved in healthy extra curricular activities.

Step 6

Get your teen involved in healthy extra curricular activities.

7

Spend quality time with your teen.

Step 7

Spend quality time with your teen.

8

Speak to a family counselor or therapist if your teen keeps stealing.

Step 8

Speak to a family counselor or therapist if your teen keeps stealing.

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