Got a call from school today. My son had a £20 note in his hands during phonics. The teachers handled the matter discreetly and my son came up with a variety of stories about where it came from and how he got it.
After prompting him tonight and tears he told me he took it from the childminder/friend of friend this morning. I was shocked. He also told me he had taken £5 the morning before but it got lost. I have texted the childminder to arrange to have a talk. My son was very upset and fragile so I gave him lots of hugs and told him he had done the right thing by telling me the truth. I also told him it is wrong to steal and that the childminder works hard and cares about him, I haven't talked to him about trust yet. He has been saying to me he is a bad boy and what he did was wrong.
I just need a bit of help with how to deal with this?
My son is a lively energetic boy who, who just lately seeks approval from his peers and will push boundaries. He is generally respectful towards others and is not mean or unkind. He is also sensitive, loving and articulate.
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6 year old -stealing money from childminder
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iamworkingonit · 10/02/2016 21:34
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