Her 5-Year-Old Niece Stole a Toy: Family Defends the Decision to Let It Go

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I recently informed my nieces that I wouldn’t purchase them any more plush toys.

I'd be glad to get them other presents. However, no more stuffed animals. They already own hundreds of those items.

And let’s be clear, they are wonderful children with positive outlooks.

However, I'm attempting not to. over-indulge something.

Which is important for kids, as we’ll see.

Let’s read the details.

AITA for not letting a kid take my figurine/toy?

I (17) have a sister (27) who has a little child (5f).

And this kid’s attitude is NOT so great.

The child is somewhat pampered, I must admit.

When she doesn't get her way, she has fits of rage and often flops onto the floor wailing fake tears.

My entire family tends to have a short fuse, so when she puts on her little display, they end up giving her exactly what she wants.

However, my ambition is to become a teacher someday, and I don’t wish to encourage her to believe that this behavior is acceptable.

Later, a pleasant meal took an unpleasant turn.

Recently, when I visited a fast-food restaurant, I ended up with one of those plastic toys included with kids' meal boxes (as an autistic person, regular food doesn't agree with me).

This particular toy had been resting on my desk for some time.

The child spotted it and was very eager for it.

She recalled it after going without being in the house for three days.

I informed her that I wouldn’t hand it over since it belongs to me and she already possesses numerous toys.

She frowned and then ceased.

The day of the heist finally arrived.

I believed that was for the better, but subsequently, she blatantly took it.

I went to my room, got it, and then concealed it underneath her jacket.

I wasn't aware that five-year-olds could have thoughts like that.

You ought to spend time with more five-year-olds.

Although I initially considered handing it over when she was very eager for it, I ultimately chose to conceal it and deny her access altogether following that initial inclination.

She started crying (no tears, only pouting and laying alone).

My family got angry at me because they had to endure her tantrum because of me.

They wouldn’t listen when I explained that if she acts like this she won’t get friends at pre-school and what not.

So, what now?

Should’ve I given that thing to her? Or did I do good by not “rewarding” the thievery?

Let's see what the comments mentioned:

Really, the parents are not doing their job properly.

I WANT MONEY.

Get that happy meal.

Keep in mind that satisfying every desire of your children won’t benefit them.

The parents of a 5-year-old ought to have already worked that out.

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