When a child is found stealing, as a parent, we should first deal with it calmly, never lose our temper or beat or scold the child. This kind of behavior may be a misunderstanding of behavior and moral concepts during the child's growth. In order to help children correct their problems, we can take the following measures:

Understanding and respect

Parents should understand that children are not out of malice, but because of their desire for things or ignorance of the consequences of their actions. In public, avoid blaming children, so as not to hurt their self-esteem. Parents should apologize to the victims and compensate for the losses with their children, and then discuss the problems with their children in private.

Deep communication

Parents should find the right time to communicate with their children in depth and understand the reasons for their theft. Distinguish between children's intentional or unintentional behavior. If the child is unintentional, it is necessary to educate the child about ownership and property rights. Parents can let their children experience the feeling of losing things, and at the same time set an example, respect their children's things and follow their wishes.

Cultivate empathy

If the child steals intentionally and is complacent about it, parents should clearly point out the wrongness of this behavior. Guide children to put themselves in other people's shoes, cultivate empathy, and let children think from the perspective of others to avoid hurting others.