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I think i'm with Xero on this one. I cant put my finger on it but stealing seems harsh. If she was taking things from school, others houses, or store's it would be different, clearly stealing. I used to show off my dad's stuff without asking and DS has brought a couple of my things to school. Like I said I cant put my finger on it but I don't think it falls into the same category as stealing.

The talk I had with Cole was more like this. Most of the time if he would just ask I would let him borrow my things. People (me) work hard for the things they have. Many of our personal things have a lot of meaning attached to them. The real problem comes in when they are damaged or lost. Because you have taken them, they are your responsibility. There's no way around that. And that is trouble for you.

Anyway to me it would be different if she were taking change and buying candy. Or trading your things for other things. It just doesnt seem like stealing in the classic sense of the word. I do think this is the opportunity most parents take advantage of, to teach the lessons of stealing.

IMHO