Young Nephew stole .. How do i deal with this?

Buckslad_2

Thank you all, you have been so helpful. I just needed to get a perspective on this and what you have suggested sounds like just the right way to go about this. Thank you :T

peachyprice

Are you 100% sure he hasn't stuffed it down the back of a sofa, behind book shelves etc. It wouldn't be unheard of for a child to think 'if I'm not playing it, neither are you'.

He could ahve been acting strangely because he stashed is somewhere but didn't get the chance to put it back before he went home.

tyllwyd

And I'd say don't get too hung up on this one thing that has happened - all kids do things sometimes that really they shouldn't have done, so hopefully he will learn a lesson and won't try it on again!

clairec79

I would avoid using the word steal, asking if he has seen it or moved it is a good idea. I suspect he has (in his mind) 'borrowed' it rather than 'stolen' and was planning on putting it back after playing it - otherwise he'd have taken the box too - not logical, and a fine line between that and theft, but he's 10

NAR

Buckslad wrote: »

This was the first time, my nephew is 10. We had a great couple of days apart from Sunday morning (0630 .. there is a reason i dont want kids, lol) when my nephew wanted to play on the PS3, the game is 18 certificate which i know his parents let him play but i said no, not in my house.

If he already has the game at home, why would he want/need to take your copy?

purple.sarah

NAR wrote: »

If he already has the game at home, why would he want/need to take your copy?

I think she meant his parents allow him to play 18 rated games, not that he has that specific one at home.

Buckslad_2

NAR wrote: »

If he already has the game at home, why would he want/need to take your copy?

Yes sorry he is allowed to play those types of games.

I have had the conversation, it went well and i kept it light hearted. I didnt detect anything 'off' so hopefully we can get this resolved.

Griizelda

It might be an idea to remove all 18 games from sight just before he's due for another visit - that way he can't be tempted!

Buckslad_2

Griizelda wrote: »

It might be an idea to remove all 18 games from sight just before he's due for another visit - that way he can't be tempted!

Pat him down on the way out more like, little !!!!!! :rotfl:(Joking ish)