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Care & parenting skills

Lying and Stealing

It is common for children to lie and steal as they grow up. This can be more to do with their lack of maturity as opposed to morality. Often lying and stealing is something children grow out of. The difficulties with lying and stealing depend on the situation, the age and experiences of the child.

What you will learn

  • Why children may lie and steal.
  • Consequences of lying and stealing.
  • What behaviour is normal and when you may need to intervene.
  • How to discipline and support your child.
  • How to prevent this behaviour.

How the course works

The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.

A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.

Who it is for

Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.