What to Do If Your Teenager is Caught Shoplifting

Shoplifting is every parent's nightmare.

A parent just cannot image that his or her child would do something like this. However, every year, thousands of teenagers are picked for this offence and most parents go ballistic, which further worsens the problem.
So, what should you do if your teenager is caught shoplifting? While there are many things you can do, here are some tips that will help handle the situation in a calm and collected manner.
Once you have been contacted informing you about your teenager getting caught for the offence, write down all the details about the venue where you need to go to collect your teenager. Make sure you note down the telephone number too in case you cannot find the place. When you reach the facility, do not confront your teenager. You will have plenty of time to rave and rant at home! Plus this sort of behavior will not help your teenager or you. Instead find out who is in charge. Find out details like whether the shop is filing any charges.
If yes, make a note of the charges. Make sure that you are respectful which you are finding out all these details.
It will help to clear and precise information.

Do not talk about the incident as you and your teenager drive home.
It is best to give yourself some time to cool down.
Also, this will get your teenager thinking a little bit.
If your teenager tries to explain the incident, let him or her know that you will discuss the matter later and you do not want to talk about it at the moment.

Only when you have calmed down, should you broach the subject with your teenager.

You need to have an honest talk and explain the consequences of the act.
Do not get worked up while talking because this will make your teenager defensive and will not help in resolving the matter.