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I have a student in my classroom who has begun stealing things out of other student's desks. She has also taken pens and pads of paper from my desk. When the issues first began, she did not own up to her actions, however now she will say she did it. There does not seem to be any remorse and I have to ask her to apologize to others. What can I do to teach her that stealing is wrong and to prevent it from happening again?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would make sure that things are locked up so the student can't steal. The best solution is to write documentation for every time the student has stolen. Then talk with the parents saying that the student has admit to stealing and does not seem remorseful and if they can't remedy the situation. Then the principal needs to get involved and address how serious stealing is to the student and family if the issue continues.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Documenting incidents would allow for the teacher to seek further help from the thief's parents
Rated On: October 18, 2015 10:29 pm
Rated By: eXyzyS
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: There is only so much that can be locked up. Taking notes of what has been stolen would be more of a waste of time, and administration should get involved only if the teacher cannot resolve the problem.
Rated On: October 10, 2017 3:57 pm
Rated By: yGeHyz
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: this is smart but i wouldn't want to make an environment of distrust in the class room
Rated On: July 7, 2019 10:33 pm
Rated By: ynepyH