When my roommate was a teenager, before he became my roommate, everytime he got into trouble he would give the “authorities” MY number instead of his father’s. I learned to enforce his father’s rules by figuring out what my future roomie feared most from his father.
I remember a long time ago when I was working in Retail as a sales associate (I think that was my title) that LP busted two boys (They were around 8 or 9 years old) shop lifting. The LP had me go into the changing room, because she was the only LP on at the time. I tell you if the crime wasn’t serious and I also didn’t want to lose my job I would had been rolling on the floor with laughter. As the two boys were taking off the stolen merchandise it came off in layers, they kind of looked liked the Michelin Man that’s how many stolen clothes they had on. I did feel sorry for them for they were both shaking with fear and looked like deer stuck in a light beam. The last thing I remember as I was done is when I was walking out a police officer was walking in. Even the LP wasn’t to happy with catching them and she said she had no choice but to call the police for they had over $1000 worth of stolen merchandise on them. To this day I wonder if it was just a bad idea that these two had or if some adults put them up to it.
Michael, along with the lesson about how wrong it is to steal, I hope you also learn NOT to listen to your friends when they tell you to do what you know is wrong!!
My mom stole a lipstick when she was just a kid and her mom made her walk in the store, carrying the lipstick straight out at arms length, walk up to a manager and say in a loud voice “I stole this lipstick!”. NEVER stole again
My dad used to take kids home and make them tell the parents if he caught them stealing from his store. He did that until he found that many got in trouble for being caught, not for the crime. Can’t do that any more…
@js305 I also did that kind of thing with my kids, but now the authorities punish the parents when they do this (shame). We need the right thing done for all.
Why would Mike’s mom punish him for doing the right thing and returning the scarf? She should punish him if he DIDN’T return it, yes. But he made a mistake, realized that on his own and is now atoning for it. Why would she punish that?
hsawlrae almost 13 years ago
A life long lesson being learned…the easy way.
arye uygur almost 13 years ago
When my roommate was a teenager, before he became my roommate, everytime he got into trouble he would give the “authorities” MY number instead of his father’s. I learned to enforce his father’s rules by figuring out what my future roomie feared most from his father.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Good lesson to be learned here Michael!
x_Tech almost 13 years ago
What, they don’t allow test drives for scarfs?
Strider Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I remember a long time ago when I was working in Retail as a sales associate (I think that was my title) that LP busted two boys (They were around 8 or 9 years old) shop lifting. The LP had me go into the changing room, because she was the only LP on at the time. I tell you if the crime wasn’t serious and I also didn’t want to lose my job I would had been rolling on the floor with laughter. As the two boys were taking off the stolen merchandise it came off in layers, they kind of looked liked the Michelin Man that’s how many stolen clothes they had on. I did feel sorry for them for they were both shaking with fear and looked like deer stuck in a light beam. The last thing I remember as I was done is when I was walking out a police officer was walking in. Even the LP wasn’t to happy with catching them and she said she had no choice but to call the police for they had over $1000 worth of stolen merchandise on them. To this day I wonder if it was just a bad idea that these two had or if some adults put them up to it.
psychlady almost 13 years ago
Michael, along with the lesson about how wrong it is to steal, I hope you also learn NOT to listen to your friends when they tell you to do what you know is wrong!!
shailja1290 almost 13 years ago
oh no………
shewith5 almost 13 years ago
My mom stole a lipstick when she was just a kid and her mom made her walk in the store, carrying the lipstick straight out at arms length, walk up to a manager and say in a loud voice “I stole this lipstick!”. NEVER stole again
js305 almost 13 years ago
My dad used to take kids home and make them tell the parents if he caught them stealing from his store. He did that until he found that many got in trouble for being caught, not for the crime. Can’t do that any more…
lightenup Premium Member almost 13 years ago
It’s not quite the end of your life, Michael, but you sure will remember this.
Allan CB Premium Member almost 13 years ago
At least it’s not the fuzz. I was stupid as a teen and stole stuff.I haven’t stolen anything since I was 18.
astar15 almost 13 years ago
Like I said in yesterday’s strip, death is just around the corner.
coffeeturtle almost 13 years ago
The guilt itself seems to be a punishment worse than death! :-O
jholt almost 13 years ago
Poor kid!!!
Michelle Morris almost 13 years ago
Amazing! They don’t catch him taking, but bust him hard for returning!
Gretchen's Mom almost 13 years ago
A clear conscience isn’t the only reason one should refrain from breaking the law!
iced tea almost 13 years ago
God said: ’Let all your sins find you out." God saw you take that scarf, Michael.
vldazzle almost 13 years ago
@js305 I also did that kind of thing with my kids, but now the authorities punish the parents when they do this (shame). We need the right thing done for all.
JazzInTN almost 13 years ago
Hmmm.. Call Mom… Mike gets a serious a$$ chewing, grounded for months, no allowance… and his mom buys HIM the scarf for Christmas as a reminder!
Carito over 1 year ago
Why would Mike’s mom punish him for doing the right thing and returning the scarf? She should punish him if he DIDN’T return it, yes. But he made a mistake, realized that on his own and is now atoning for it. Why would she punish that?