How should I respond to this??

Question

So the other day we went to the store and I stole some clothes and stuff for my little sister. Well she found out that I stole them and she said "if we were rich we wouldn't have to steal things" and ever since then she keeps saying "if we were rich". Now I can't say that some times I don't feel the same way but I wish she didn't feel that way. I mean I've tried so hard to give her what she wanted so that maybe she wouldn't have to worry about money and things like I do. but what do I do know that she knows that most of her things were stolen?? I don't want her to start stealing to. But should I teach her how to steal right so you know she won't get caught? (cuz I mean really she is going to steal anyways, I think she already stole a few things) Or should I just ask her not to do it and hope that she listens to me?

Answer 1

you should never have let her know you stole it in the first place... now she will lead a life that you do

your gonna land in jail.

its people like you that raise the prices of things becuz your too greedy or impatient to wait til you have some money to actually BUY things..

Answer 2

not  to  steal

Answer 3

It was bad of you to steal.

But to your ?. Well tell her that, you knew it was a bad thing to do and you hope she will not do it too. Also explain that although your not rich doesn't mean you have to steal things.  Don't teach her bad morals. Also as a kid I knew when it meant when my mom would say, no we don't have the money. Its okay to let her know a little bit on how you guys aren't the richest people in town and that you can't buy (or steal) what she wants. Every now and then you can buy what she wants (or you) but really focus on what you need and pay for what you need, and if you have a little extra money you can buy what you want.

I do hope this will help.

Answer 4

It's possible to be poor financially and rich in morals. I see you missed the boat on that one.

Answer 5

Tell her your not rich but your not poor. your just right. and made a mistake. that stealing isnt right. just dont do it again

Answer 6

i say sit her down and tell her wat u feel when she says "if we were rich" and tell her ur doin da best dat u can and she needs 2 understand dat and dat she shouldn't steal like u cause u don't want her 2 worry bout money and stuff and u don't want her 2 get caught either just tell her 2 enjoy bein herself and let u worry bout dat

Answer 7

Stealing is no way to raise a little sister.

My heart is broken for you that you have to raise your little sister.  The stealing is definitely secondary. Your parents are obviously not doing their job.

If you are brave and strong enough to face being put in jail for shoplifting then I know you are brave enough to go to your school counsellor or a local minister and tell them that you and your sister need help. You don't have to tell them about stealing.  Tell them that you are worried about your little sister.  You don't need to give details.

Life is very very short. Please don't spend any of in jail.

Answer 8

If you are ashamed of stealing and you don't want your sister to go down the same road then explain your reasons for stealing things and how you feel about stealing and then ask her not to steal. And i know what you mean about your sister wishing you had more money because my younger step-sister is the same way. Good Luck!

Answer 9

Your one of the reasons why people can't afford anything. Stealing leads to higher cost of items. I think you should return the items, and take your punishment.

I am pretty sure your behavior has already damaged your sister, and she will probably be a thief like you.

A lot of people can't afford things, but they are not out there stealing. It's called morals, to bad you don't have any.

Answer 10

First and foremost. THERE IS NO RIGHT WAY OF STEALING.

Yes, I know you have probably heard this a million and one times. So I'm not here to preach to you about what is right and what is wrong. your a big girl, you should know the difference..

ANYWAY, hun, I myself work 2 jobs also, have rent to pay, a boyfriend who is extremely demanding when it comes to money, and i also have a 5 month old daughter to take care of, as well as bill payments to look after. now, if i can handle all of this on a 2 job salary, then i am certain you can also.

In your defence tho, i do not know your complete circumstance so im not going to judge.

my advice to you is to make the best with what you have and to buy an outfit is not expensive if you go to Walmart, GT etc. unless you are the type of person who "needs" brand name clothing, in wich case I would say serves you right.

anyway, I wish you all the best and Im sorry if I came of rudely. I have been in this position before (when i was alot younger mind you)

and i know how hard it can be.

Good luck =)

Answer 11

u are her older sis and she most likely looks up to u. so if she sees u stealing she prolli will too. so dnt teach her a "good" way to steal. but if she starts stealin tell her to stop...then u mite wanna teach her a good way, even though its wrong..