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Maybe some positive reinforcement? Instead of punishing her for this behavior, find a way to reward her for honesty and making good decisions at home and school.

I use discipline and fear . It’s helped with my daughter with the stealing and eating sugar. If they don’t fear you they don’t respect you .

I called the police on both of my girls. The youngest was scared and hadn't stolen again. The oldest it did nothing for her, and neither did whooping or punishment, but I realized she was just looking for attention no matter how she got it.

@Love girl I called the cops and it didn’t faze her .. it’s like she don’t care she continues to do it .. idk were she gets it from

Yeah it didn't faze my oldest but my youngest it somewhat scared her. Now she don't steal as bad as she was. She do every now and then hardly ever. My oldest long as we give her attention she don't steal at all.

My stepfather was in the military when my brother started stealing like that. He took away the toys the beds. So you want to act like a criminal you're going to be treated like a criminal and they learn when they did something or takes something. Your stuff is going to go away and they learn the lesson.

Someone I know did that to feel that nervous feeling. Maybe dopamine? Stealing successfully and eating sweets made her feel good. I suggest taking her to therapist.

@Han I was thinking but she does have ADHD I’ve been wondering if that plays a role in it

Yes assume it’s adhd. My son has adhd but he is a little different but with the medicine everything is better than before. I saw and heard of these symptoms with adhd. Sugar craving, stealing, eating secretly under the bed, arguing, shaking legs and can’t sit in one place without feeling boring, over eating, masturbating (rubbing on pillow) etc.

She already knows it’s wrong so telling her that’s it’s wrong isn’t going to change her. She might have a disorder or she might need dopamine. Regular exercise and protein increases dopamine release. Have you tried to get her involved in any sports? Or maybe take walks every evening while she rides her scooter or bike?

@Alice she refuses to ride her bike or scooter she tells me she don’t wanna play

My daughter used to steal her brother’s little toys and get caught because my son is that thorough lol. I didn’t blame her and shame her. Doing something secretly is just out of curiosity and some kind of funny feeling they get in my understanding. She doesn’t do that anymore. She doesn’t care now. Your daughter will also grow out of it. Really.