My sister steals everything she can get hold of-- family member's jewelry, money, even the headset of my iPod. My parents can't throw her out even if she's legal age [23]. They even say it's my job to secure my belongings. Help!
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ChillWinterheart
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I know how frustrating this can be, as my brother used to be the same way. I bought a combination pad lock and locked my room whenever I left the house. None of my personal belongings were unattended anywhere else in the house. Good luck.
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G'day ChillWinterheart, Thank you for your question. I would start looking at moving out yourself if you are overage. Over Christmas, I would advise your parents that you intend moving out if they don't do something. Your sister will find herself in prison if she doesn't do something. If you aren't overage, it makes it a lot more difficult but you should look at securing your room and preparing to a move. You should continue speaking to your parents to try and persuade them to see sense. Regards
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I believe theft is illegal...
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Wow, thank your parents for the support. How old are you? Can you leave? Your sister sounds like she has some big emotional problems.
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in a perfect world, your parents should address the problem, it is morally and ethically right for you to expect them to do so. However, this is the real world and they are not going to so there is little point in continue to ask them. Instead, ask yourself, do you want to be 'right' or do you want to stop her stealing your stuff. If the answer is the latter then put lock on the outside of your bedroom door (something with a keypad that does not require a key which you may lose), making the room secure. On the inside of your room, install another lock but this time all you need is a small sliding bolt - it will prevent her coming inside when you are asleep and will allow easy exit should there be an emergency.
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i know you said they need your financial support, but unless you're on the computer from somewhere else it seems as though the internet would not be a necessity in your house. I'm sure you love your family, but sometimes people need tough love. they should be supporting you, not the other way around.
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