Stealing

[Accipiter]

don't be a grass
it's only a tenner
not worth causing arguments really, but let him know that you know, so he won't do it again

People who use the word grass, or snitch, or even tell tale in society, should be disowned from said society for being so uptight about their egos.

[T@R]

People who use the word grass, or snitch, or even tell tale in society, should be disowned from said society for being so uptight about their egos.

people who think they can judge people based on their vocabulary should also be shunned for this society of yours

[Accipiter]

people who think they can judge people based on their vocabulary should also be shunned for this society of yours

Not really because people who believe grasses are losers are degenerates who hold society back from open free communication in work places creating hell in work places for some employees.

If anyone called me a grass I'd tell them their childhood must have been full of smoking it.

[T@R]

Not really because people who believe grasses are losers are degenerates who hold society back from open free communication in work places creating hell in work places for some employees.

If anyone called me a grass I'd tell them their childhood must have been full of smoking it.

oh jesus you really should learn to chill
the grass part was just a bit of light hearted banter, although i was half expecting someone to come riding along on their high horse and to try and pick it apart
i actually offered my opinion as to what she should do afterwards anyway if it'll help you sleep at night

[Accipiter]

oh jesus you really should learn to chill
the grass part was just a bit of light hearted banter, although i was half expecting someone to come riding along on their high horse and to try and pick it apart
i actually offered my opinion as to what she should do afterwards anyway if it'll help you sleep at night

Apologies that I didn't detect the internet banter in your post.

[T@R]

Apologies that I didn't detect the internet banter in your post.

it's ok i'll be the bigger man and accept your apology

[Accipiter]

it's ok i'll be the bigger man and accept your apology

It's ok i'll accept that you're the bigger man!

[Slowpoke]

He needs to be shamed, whatever his age. I'd personally wait until a lot of people are together (ie, family and friends) and I'd bring it up in order to cause a massive scene, therefore shaming and embarresing him infront of everyone. He has done an awful thing to his family - yes, it's only £10 but it's the principal. I believe that's the best way to ensure he wouldn't steal again. Being able to shame someone who does something wrong is a fantastic social tool to have

[MissAlice]

If it was your brother he needs to understand that what he did was wrong! Your mother presumably suspects it was him, and no doubt is ashamed that her own son could steal money that feeds you. Like others have said I would raise the subject, and mention the strain it put on your mother in these difficult times. At his age he should be totally ashamed of himself, and any trust that may have been there is now gone. If he steals from his nearest and dearest he will steal from anyone.

[Casanova]

Personally I would say the opposite, it's even WORSE it's 'just' a tenner. He's obviously a low one if he can steal a tenner. I could understand more if he stole like £50 because that's substantial in the terms of value?

I'd call him on it, physically assault him and ensure people knew what he did.
Whom else would have stolen it, if it was wrapped in the list?

In your situation (as I wouldn't recommend MY terms... that's just me). I'd go around and discuss it with him, appreciate why he done so and then make your decision. If he denies it then lay it out - no one else was there, it was wrapped up and neither your mum or yourself have/used it. I would personally ask him not to visit for a while, unless he can supply a massive reason as to why he needed 'just a tenner'.

I've never stolen from family. I've borrowed tops of my brother's for a prolonged period p) but always with his knowledge. I've taken money off my dad, but told him so when he was there asap and returned it (ie his money was there, I knew he wasn't needing it... borrowed some and returned it).

With family your boundries are more blurred but if/when my parents/family are skint I KNOW IT. so he must have known so too ?