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My daughter ( 20 years old )has managed to steal thousands of dollars in cash I had locked in a safe. She promised that it would never happen again, and she would repay it. That was five months ago and now I just discovered she has take a book of my checks and written checks for thousands more. The amount is close to 15,000 dollars. Her mother and I both love her but are at a loss as to what we should do. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You.
I would be suspected drugs. Honestly. Don't let her into your house anymore. If you do not want to turn her into the authorities for this at the very least do not let her in your house.
Banks can help watch for forged signatures and unauthorized use of your money. Ask the bank what is available to help prevent this from happening again. The money she has taken may not come back to you. Prevent future losses.
A friend of mine had her checking account protected. Her ex-husband stole a check and tried to get it cashed, he was arrested on the spot. If you can keep excess cash in a safe deposit box at the bank she probably can't get into it without your authorization.
She is your child and is having a rough time with right and wrong. Love her anyway, but protect your assets.
My daughter has done similar things to me financially. She is 19. Maybe they do know right from wrong but they're still kids at that age, and our children. I think ChihuahuaMomma is right, an intervention may be appropriate if drugs are the issue.
Even if drugs are not the issue, I think whatever is going on with an intervention can help. Gather everyone that she loves and respects and love and respects her....
Jail doesn't teach anyone a lesson. And it will make her hate her parents, just one more reason to rebel. They need to find the root of the problem and fix it.
I did the same thing to my mom when I was a little younger than she is... I wanted attention from my mom and was "punishing" her for abandoning me after my dad died... at least that's what my therapist says! Have the account closed and don't tell her. If you don't take some serious action, you may not be the one to send her to jail...
Its her own problem if she hates her parents for doing what the law would require for any stranger that had stolen the money from her parents.
The daughter stole the money, bottom line. She should have to pay for her consequences.
If I had stolen the money from them and they didn't know me from a hole in the ground regardless of if I needed the money for drugs or for a medical condition they would throw me in jail.
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