7 y.o. neighbor with sticky fingers?

Question:

My daughter is 8 and has a frind next door that is 7. When ever this "friend" comes over she tends to pick up something that doesnt belong to her, specifically, my daughters pokemon cards. I caught her the first time and insisted that she put it back. I figured she knew she was caught and wouldnt do it again. sure enough a few days later my daughter realized they were missing. i confronted the 7 y.o. and told her that is was wrong and if she was to do it again i would tell her mother and she would not be allowed over. Well, didnt seem to work, she repeatedly stole from my little girl, and i feel bad keeping her away from her friend. i did tell her mother and she said she was glad i told her but did nothing to reprimand her. instead she went out and bought her the exact same stuff that she stole. what is the best way to avoid this little girl abut not hurt my daughters feelings? there is only so many errands one can do to avoid the situation.

Answers:
You can let the girls play outside together with "no Toys that belong to you or at the other little girls house" Your daughter is going to have to learn on her own that there are people who are brought up in this world that do not learn right from wrong but if you are picking her friends for her she might resent you when she's older (Just a thought) We had a boy who did the same thing to my sons toys but he was the only friend on the block After I talked with his mother she laughed "Oh those silly kids they just gotta have it all!" Nothing was done so I talked with my son and asked if he wanted this boy to come in and steal his toys? he said no so we worked it out that the boys could still play together but only outside or at the other boys house. They moved soon after and the new family was much better.

Tell her mother. If the problem doesn't cease from the motherly talk then take charge and slap her hand. Someeone has to enforce some laws, c'mon what will the child do later if no discipline? that is me.

More Questions & Answers...

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.

7 y.o. neighbor with sticky fingers?

Pregnancy & Parenting