My child confessed to shoplifting a small item, expressing remorse and fear. Do I report it to the store to teach a harsh lesson, or handle it privately and focus on their moral development at home?

Tristan Liu

Tristan Liu

Report to store6 votes (32%)
Handle it privately5 votes (26%)
Return item, apologize3 votes (16%)
Seek professional guidance5 votes (26%)

19 votes total • Created 1/4/2026

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