Is shoplifting different to any other kind of theft and why do people do it?
The answer to the above question in my opinion is no! Shoplifting is still theft no matter what. Some people might say that shoplifting depends on the circumstances of the person who carries out the offence. For example: Is it more acceptable for a single mother of four to shoplift, opposed to a teenager who is just doing it for a laugh? Some might disagree with me on this, however, I think the answer is no. I can understand the reasoning behind the single mother of four shoplifting. I would presume it would be to survive and simply be to feed and support her family, although I still think it is morally wrong. I suppose desperate times call for desperate measures. When we say the word shoplifting, why do we always associate it with teenagers? Well I do anyway!
Teenagers are probably more likely to shoplift than any other age group. Why is this? Maybe it is due to group peer pressure, or could it simply be just for the sheer fun of it? Some teens may feel they need to shoplift to pay for a drug habit. I also think shoplifting may give some people an element of control, it could be a form of addiction for others. Teenagers might see shoplifting as being cool; I personally have never stolen anything and honestly I couldn't be bothered to shoplift. It would be too much like hard work if you were to get caught and have to make a great escape. I would not want to end up in prison either, it is not my kind of hotel! Maybe some people just love the thrill and the idea of getting caught.
Theft is the same whether you steal a chocolate bar or a car. Whatever the circumstances shoplifting is still theft!
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