Parents: Take Action

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Tips for Opening Up a Conversation with Your Child about Shoplifting.

• Stay calm.


• Choose a good time to talk – driving in the car can be a good opportunity. They are a captive audience and not having to look you in the eye makes talking easier for a child who may be feeling ashamed and embarrassed.


• Be sure to tell them how you feel; give them a clear message. "Shoplifting is not okay with me.” Most kids don’t want to disappoint their parents. Parents who send a clear message, setting expectations for their children will help them resist peer and other pressures to shoplift.


• Tell them how you try to live your life with honesty and integrity.


• Tell them how proud you are of them in this regard with other things they do in their life.


• Clarify any shoplifting facts or myths your child does not understand.

Helping your child stay on track.

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