Mom Contemplates Calling Cops on 13-Year-Old Son

Picture this: your 13-year-old son has a history of stealing from you and your husband. You’ve caught him red-handed in the past, but he always denies it and blames his younger brother. Now, he’s taken it to a whole new level, swiping your credit card and making some pretty hefty purchases! You’re at your wit’s end, and you’re considering calling the police on him. But would that make you the bad guy? Let’s dive into this mom’s dilemma…

A Troubling History ️‍♀️

Caught Red-Handed

The Blame Game

Grounded and Restricted

A New Spending Spree

Credit Card Company’s Response

Investigating the Purchases

Click and Collect Order

Suspicious Details

Child’s Voice on the Phone

More Evidence Found ️‍♂️

Computer Shop Clues

Caught in the Act?

The Alibi ✅

Denying Responsibility

To Call the Cops or Not?

This mom is at her wit’s end with her 13-year-old son’s thieving ways. After a $3,000 bike purchase and a declined $2,000 laptop order, she’s considering calling the police on him. But would that make her the bad guy? With all the evidence pointing to her son, and his younger brother having a solid alibi, it’s hard to believe his claims of innocence. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation…

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