Gixxus Christ! Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Good on the boy for not taking the lie too far, I'd be out back cutting a switch if that were me tho, my dad hates liars and thieves and didn't appreciate it one bit when I acted like either.Sounds like you're doing it right, kid should remember this lesson forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit12 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 You did good, I think he will remember what not to do next time.My dad had custody of two little girls ages five and six and he took them in the drug store with him and told them to keep their grubby mits off stuff and they could go to mickey d's. When they were leaving he said to them You guys didn't kipe anything did you and they said no pa-pa we didn't kipe anything. About half way to micky d's one of them said pa-pa, whats kipe mean so he looked in the mirror and started to tell them and both of them had a sucker in their mouths, that they kiped.He made them both go in the store and tell the clerk what they did.I still get a laugh at him telling me about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Thanks for all the input folks, needless to say I was very pissed and could not think strait, to me I thought he was getting off easy but he is only 9 and I know I have done far worse before. Dad needs to keep a cooler headed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 +rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Once he hands the loot over and apologizes, let it go. Over and done with. Take him to the workshop, garage, do something father-son. That way he knows you still love him and all that flowery crap.+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitani Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Thanks for all the input folks, needless to say I was very pissed and could not think strait, to me I thought he was getting off easy but he is only 9 and I know I have done far worse before. Dad needs to keep a cooler headedI think every kid steals something at one point. I did, got beat (first time my mom had EVER done that), and never did it again.I'd be more worried if he ever starts sagging his pants. That's when you go ape shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Do you guys think my punishment is enough, what else cant i do?Just remember: Any punishment you can conjure will pale in comparison to wrath he's brought upon himself by stealing ancient Indian artifacts... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hold on a second! I think you all are looking at this the wrong way!2talltim, I do feel your punishment is spot on............had it been one of my kids. Buutttt, I think the rest of us are missing out on a perfect opportunity to purchase some merchandise at reasonable prices.All we need is for you to train your child in the proper ways of stealing, and we all can benefit!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) What does he do to earn the allowance?I was never given an allowance but I was paid when I worked for it. Cleaning the house $5, mowing the yard 0$ (Responsibility to do my part), etc. etc. I think punishments should be strict as can be up front as they set the tone for life and how people react. 2 weeks really isnt anything especially considering he is in school for 10/14 days and should be doing homework at night or studying. Granted I dont know his age but maybe make him read a book for 1hr a night for the next 3 weeks (something educational maybe or anything that would help him learn)just my .02Oh, and very well done on the letter and apology and making him return the arrowheads. Edited January 30, 2013 by flounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I would think twice about contacting the school about this matter with all the zero tolerance rules that schools have now contacting them could be a very bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dying Shadow Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I think every kid steals something at one point. I did, got beat (first time my mom had EVER done that), and never did it again.I'd be more worried if he ever starts sagging his pants. That's when you go ape shit.My dad beat me shit sucked fixed my ass for good lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 i think thievery can be a phase too. i remember i used to steal all kinds of stuff when i was young (5-8 yrs). toy cars, baseball cards, etc. i don't recall receiving that bad of punishment, but i could never imagine stealing anything now. meh.was really weird, but i was just thinking about this last night, i just saw this thread this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I was trying to think of something whitty to say but nothing is coming to mind, you are a good parent Tim and this lesson will go a long way with his future!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 You did fine, dad, now give your son a carot to chase....something he can do to earn some self-respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Nice job dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Well we took my son to the guys house yesterday and made him man up to what he did. It went well, his voice got a little cracked when he spoke but he looked him in the eye and did a good job. As a add bonus this guys wife works for the juvenile court office so he got a little insight on what could happen if he would have stole from the wrong person that would not have been as forgiving. So yup lesson learned i hope and all is well now. thanks for all the +rep for my parenting skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Awesome parenting. I hope this is the last time you go through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 You should have made a trip to the jv hall and walked him through the process. Talk about learning a lesson! But yea good job on the parenting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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