Very well said. I agree.Originally Posted by CarolPetunia
My feeling is that this poor kid is desperately trying to find somebody to give her some love... and in a kid's mind, chocolates can equal love. I don't think she's a thief -- I think she just saw in your home a level of care and attention that she clearly isn't getting in hers, and she wanted more of it.
Her father is reprehensible and does need some talking to -- not about how he took advantage of you (which is only a symptom, not the problem), but about what he's doing to his daughter by ignoring her need for a loving parent who is more interested in her than in "date night." If you can find a way to give him some guidance without turning it into a confrontation, that would be a very good thing.
You were very kind to do what you did for that little girl... and your daughter, too, has been wonderful to her. I hope you'll continue to let her see, and sometimes be part of, a caring household. Poor kid.