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Drugs, Alcohol, Date Rape, Cyber Sex. . .in addition to all
the dangerous and life-threatening issues parents need to
be aware of today and discuss with their kids, it may be hard
to think about taking the time to talk to your kids about
shoplifting. After all, you have raised them well and they
know stealing is wrong. But juvenile shoplifting is not about
knowing right from wrong. It’s about acceptance, self-worth,
thrill seeking and the pressures they face from family, school
and peers. Even when they know shoplifting is wrong, when
their lives become stressful temptation becomes greater. At
that point they often let themselves believe that shoplifting
isn’t hurting anyone, that stores can afford the losses
and it will be just this one time.
To avoid the future hardships for your child, yourself and
your family, it is imperative that you take the time to discuss
shoplifting with your children. Let them know stealing is
a crime and you value honesty and integrity. They will listen.
If you think your child may have a problem with shoplifting
or has been recently caught, we encourage you to enroll
your child in a program which will help him/her get back
on track. Learn
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Home Study Programs (JUVENILES)
To help youth ages 11 to 17 identify the feelings, thoughts and actions which led them to shoplift,
parents can enroll their child in the Youth Educational Shoplifting Program (Y.E.S. Program) and help their
child stay out of trouble by learning how to make better choices for themselves and their future. Even if you
think that shoplifting is not a real problem for your child and are telling yourself that he/she won't do it
again, this program will be helpful because it will help them deal with the peer pressure and temptation which
will always be there.
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For further information or to request a Parent Education
brochure about helping to prevent kids from shoplifting, visit
the Honest To Goodness Project.
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