12 DS hiding things Help!

[stuffedfull]

My DS has started hiding things - important things ie house keys when we are due to go out for the day, DDs Mbl phone went missing all of last weekend, his passport - 3 times - as I was packing for holiday. I can't understand why he is doing it but it is causing untold stress and complete lack of trust. He denies it every time but I know it's him .... I haven't screamed and shouted as I know there must be something really wrong for him to do this. It feels like he is controlling the household and manipulating situations. Anyone know anything about this?

[AKMD]

I did this when I was his age and a bit younger. I don't really know why and it wasn't anything as important as passports and keys, more things like scissors and sellotape.

Top tip from me is to not make a massive fuss about it. Put a plastic tray/box somewhere neutral like the bathroom and announce to the entire household that x is missing and please could whoever has it put it in the box by y o'clock. Leave it at that.

If he's like me, it will work.

[stuffedfull]

Thank you xx and yes I agree about not making it a big deal which is why I haven't screamed and shouted .... Great idea about the box, I'll give it a go next time, can't help thinking there is a bit of need hiding behind it :-(