It's naturally very concerning, but before parents panic they need to consider why their child may have taken something that doesn’t belong to them.
When kids steal, parent might wonder if they’ve taught their child correctly, whether it’s just a phase or whether they’re going to have a young offender on their hands.
Natalie is an Associate Professor for the Criminology Discipline within the School of Arts and Humanities.
Dr Shane Rogers, Lecturer, School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University Perth.
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