Why children steal? Meaning of behavior

Some kids do not distinguish between proprietary and foreign, and sometimes take "on loan" which does not belong to them. How should we interpret their behavior?

Experts in child psychology say that kids do not know what a "robbery" after seven or eight years old. Until then, it will clearly distinguish what is theirs and what is not. Many guys are surprised at some time, returning from school subject that does not belong to them (a pencil, some crayons, a ball) or taking a couple of coins portfolio mom. If this is an isolated incident and most of all they are, the experts recommend not dramatize the situation.

Everything is all. Many kids think that in a family are all things of all. Like not asking permission to eat a cookie, it does not believe it necessary to ask to open the purses of their parents. In these cases, one-time action can eliminate the misunderstanding. To better understand the concept of "ownership", parents can give a small weekly fee (5 pesos, for example) that might have himself.

In parallel, they should clarify that there are things that are not theirs, and just as they do not open your piggy bank without its consent, it must respect the belongings of others.
This explanation is also valid when the take over of small objects that are of other kids, in which case, you will have to return the stolen. A wake-up call.
This is not the little things that appropriates outside regularly commit thefts or in public. These events are a warning sign that should never be ignored. With his attitude, the child can be demanding more attention and affection.

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The boys who steal to buy the friendship of others with gifts reflect a lack of confidence in themselves. To overcome it, may require the help of a psychologist.