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?

Oksana Chubatenko

Oksana Chubatenko

Report to store1 vote (11%)
Handle it privately3 votes (33%)
Return item, apologize3 votes (33%)
Seek professional guidance2 votes (22%)

9 votes total • Created 3/21/2026

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