Symptoms of stealing in children:
Symptoms of stealing in children include loneliness, detachment, insensitivity, boredom, anger, low self-esteem, difficulty trusting others, and inability to form close relationships. Stealing is less likely to occur in a supportive environment that provides respect and equality for all children.
Stealing in children at school:
Theft in children can be treated at school by providing a supportive environment and treating all children equally.
- Call the school superintendent.
- Inform the parents of the theft.
- Involve a school counselor or psychologist to help the child learn appropriate behaviour.
Reasons for stealing in teens:
Adolescence includes the occurrence of major changes in both the body and mind of the child, which may cause a lot of unwanted behavior such as theft, and among the causes of theft in adolescents:
- Desire to integrate with a group of peers.
- Having low self-esteem.
- Try to buy friends and get their attention.
- Wanting to feel proud of their ability to steal.
