Skylan00
Apr 4, 2009, 03:23 PM
Over he last several months, my 8 yr.old son has been compulsively stealing from friends, school, stores, his parents, and other peoples homes. A few weeks ago he stole an IPOD and the police were involved. He was grounded, lost privileges at school, and is doing community service type jobs at school. We had a meeting with him, his principle, and the police. The Officer explained to him what the consequences of stealing are.
Last night he spent the night at a friends. An hour after he got home, we received a call from the other boys parents. $175.00 was missing. My son admitted to taking the money, and it was returned.
He has stolen other items (fireworks, candy, toys, vitamins, things from the teachers desk)
But money seems to be his primary target. He is obsessed with money. It seems to be the only thing he thinks about.
Since about the time he was 2, he has hoarded things. I am always finding stashes of food, candy, money, and other small items.
When I questioned him today as to why he stole the money, he told me he didn't think about what he was doing, he just did it. Almost like an impulsive behavior.
I believe my son suffers from depression as well as anger issues. He becomes verbally and physically violent over the slightest things. He has a difficult time following directions and concentrating at school and at home.
I am at a loss. We are putting him in counseling ASAP.
Can someone please give me some idea of what is going on here?
Mother In Tears:(
Last night he spent the night at a friends. An hour after he got home, we received a call from the other boys parents. $175.00 was missing. My son admitted to taking the money, and it was returned.
He has stolen other items (fireworks, candy, toys, vitamins, things from the teachers desk)
But money seems to be his primary target. He is obsessed with money. It seems to be the only thing he thinks about.
Since about the time he was 2, he has hoarded things. I am always finding stashes of food, candy, money, and other small items.
When I questioned him today as to why he stole the money, he told me he didn't think about what he was doing, he just did it. Almost like an impulsive behavior.
I believe my son suffers from depression as well as anger issues. He becomes verbally and physically violent over the slightest things. He has a difficult time following directions and concentrating at school and at home.
I am at a loss. We are putting him in counseling ASAP.
Can someone please give me some idea of what is going on here?
Mother In Tears:(