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Suspecting that a child was stealing food at a restaurant, the staff was present to check.
Stealing is a bad behavior that is not encouraged, especially for young children. However, there are extremely awkward situations of stealing, making witnesses choke up.
According to Vuong Pham (China), he is a waiter in a buffet restaurant of the restaurant. There is a story that happened that he remembers forever and also feels guilty until now.
Vuong Pham said that one day when he was standing at the door to welcome guests, he immediately noticed a girl about 7 years old walking from inside to outside but with quite strange expressions. The girl was furtive and scared, not only that, her clothes pockets were bulging, surely there was something hidden inside.
Vuong Pham immediately held the girl back to check. The girl was taken back to the table where she had just sat to eat. On the table there were quite messy dishes but no food was wasted. When asked, none of the diners in the restaurant claimed to be her relatives.
Immediately, Vuong Pham determined that the girl was probably a beggar who had come here with the purpose of stealing food. To be sure, Vuong Pham asked to open the girl's bag to check because the restaurant's rules were that guests were not allowed to take food out.
When he opened it, everything was as Vuong Pham had predicted, the girl's bag was full of bread and many other desserts. Many guests present at the restaurant surrounded the girl and Vuong Pham. Seeing this, the child immediately burst into tears and told the truth.
It turned out that the girl's family was very poor and she had not eaten anything for a long time. The girl sneaked into the restaurant to eat and then did not forget to take a little more and put it in her bag to bring back to her mother.
According to the girl, her mother was paralyzed and lying in bed, unable to move or walk. Therefore, the girl had no choice but to steal food and bring it back to her mother.
The girl's sharing made all the witnesses cry because they were extremely moved. Vuong Pham, an employee in the restaurant, also shed tears when faced with such an extremely awkward situation. He said that according to the restaurant's regulations, the girl would be punished for sneaking in to eat and stealing food. However, the girl's filial piety made it impossible for him to punish her.
Vuong Pham decided to pay for the girl himself, and also gave her an extra portion of food to bring back to her mother.
After the story was shared again, many people expressed their emotions and praised the filial girl.
The girl's act of stealing food to bring back to her mother, although it came from good motives such as love and gratitude, is still a complicated issue in education and child rearing. The child's hunger and desire to share food with his mother shows his sensitivity and deep feelings. However, stealing is a wrong act and needs to be properly understood.
First of all, it is necessary to understand that hunger can lead to wrong decisions. The child may not have enough understanding of the value of property and the consequences of taking things without permission. However, this action cannot be completely justified, because it can create bad habits for the child. If the child sees that stealing can bring benefits, he may continue this action in the future without realizing his mistake.
In the process of educating children, it is very important to praise the child's positive motivation. Parents can encourage compassion and love in children by discussing why they want to bring food home for their mother? We can emphasize that wanting to help others is a good thing, but the way to do it must be right. This is an opportunity to teach children about values such as honesty, respect for other people's property, and how to solve problems appropriately.
Criticizing stealing also needs to be done tactfully. Parents should avoid criticizing children harshly, but instead, explain to children that taking things without permission is not the right way to solve problems. We can give examples of how children can ask for food or share cooperatively with others. This not only helps children realize their mistakes but also teaches them communication and problem-solving skills.
Finally, creating a supportive and loving family environment is very important. Parents should ensure that their children have a fulfilling living environment and the best education so that they do not make unnecessary mistakes in life.
