Stealing when younger

I have just found a toy which I took from my mum's godchildren when I was younger, I don't know how much younger but maybe around 10-12ish. I don't know why I took it, but at that time I really wanted poseable dolls and I took it because I liked it. I also took some small playmobil things from my friend at the same age. Just little things like bowls and spoons which I thought would have made a nice addition to my collection of toys. I have felt really guilty about it since about 2 years ago. On Thursday I am going to my mum's godchildrens' house (they are in years 7 and 9 now) and I am taking the little toy back. I told my mum just now that it belonged to them and said I can't remember taking it (which I can) and she just laughed about it and said oh well must have been by accident. I have told my friend I still have some of her playmobil stuff (we used to swap and trade but I remember the time I took some other items was different) but she just said oh keep it as we're both 16 now. I feel so awful about doing these things and I don't know why I did them. I did have to see a behavioural therapist when I was younger, like around about year 5 time, but I had stopped when I took these things. I feel really terrible. Has anyone been in a similar situation or can offer any advice?

Reply 1

Fire Point

Not been in a similar circumstance but it's great that you are returning them. Good for you.

Reply 2

Unity

Fair enough you should feel guilty about stealing them. But returning them shows that you have morales and you are decent person. You have nothing to feel guilty about. You have tried your best to correct the mistakes of the past.

Reply 3

~*Sweetness*~

Once when I was 7 I stole a plastic bracelet from a toyshop. My mum found it on me when we got home and realised I had stolen it. She told me she would phone the police if I ever stole anything else! Hehe, I was too scared after that to steal again.

I think it's really good of you to be returning the toys :smile:

Reply 4

BaD_BoY

I used to steal penny mojo's when i was back in primary school, was quite fun...untill i got caught..

Reply 5

Tzara

Well since we're sharing stories. I once took an art book from primary school.

Though, I did take it back after a year or two.

Reply 6

cheesecakebobby

I don't think you're going to hell.

Reply 7

aleathiel

i stole a sticker froma a magazine when i was 11 and i stole lip gloss from boots and a pen from staples when i was 15 lol .. :p:

when i was 8/9 my friend had this glitter stuff and i felt like stealing it but didnt :smile:

Reply 8

-TMG-

I and my mates stole some laxatives once...I forget why. I remember we fed them to a dog though, although that wasnt the original intention.

We also nabbed some nytol. We used to take a whole bottle (about 20 tablets) and get drunk...til one mate had a funny turn on them. Now of course I'm all growed up.

Reply 9

LeeC

Lol i stole a handful of pogs from The Entertainer when I was in primary school and pogs were all the rage back in the day. Oh and I stole a load of man utd photos in year 4 from a girl in my class that were collectively worth loads. She told me in yr 7 she knew it was me and blackmailed me into giving her 50 quid over a month and threatened to tell the police if i didn't. I only ended up giving her a tenner in the end somehow. God knows how she knew it was me.

But anyway I dont feel guilty and I dont think you should either. Its nice of you to take the things back, I wouldn't be that brave no way. The main thing is you realise your mistakes. I dont feel guilty as i know I wouldnt do it again. And i dont care about The Entertainer they make enough money out of kids anyway.

Reply 10

ebonyphoenix

LeeC

Lol i stole a handful of pogs from The Entertainer when I was in primary school and pogs were all the rage back in the day.

I remember pogs! Good times those were!

To the original poster: I wouldn't worry too much about your fit of stealing back in the day. Lots of people do stupid things when they are younger that have absolutely no impact on their moral standing later in life. When I was seven and eight, I was a chronic lier... I lied about EVERYTHING... told my friends I could talk to animals, lied to my mother about my homework... all sorts of wild stories. I feel bad, but I've moved on. I'm quite truthful nowadays! It's time for you to move on as well.