[Albion Wilde]

That dimwitted school administrator could have saved himself and the school a lot of trouble by doing the RIGHT THING and telling these dumb kids, don’t you know that stealing will get you in trouble. Go back, apologize and pay for what you have stolen, most likely case closed.

Those of us who grew up "identifying" as "white" had to go through this ritual once in young childhood, being taken by our dad or mom to return the swiped candy and apologize to the store. The ensuing punishment at home ensured that once was usually enough. It was part of earning our "privilege."

[5th MEB]

YUP; and all I got out of my theft was a ROLL OF FLY PAPER, kids are sure STUPID.
I had already unrolled it, so I had to give it back and my Mom still made me pay for it.
NEVER STOLE ANOTHER THING, (just ain’t worth it).