Why Stealing Is Wrong Worksheet | HappierTHERAPY - Free Printable

This worksheet is designed to help you think about your actions and understand how they affect other people. Since I don’t know exactly what happened in your situation, I cannot fill this out for you with the true facts. However, I can provide example answers based on a common scenario (like taking a toy or money) to show you how to complete each section honestly and thoughtfully.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to answer these questions using a hypothetical example where someone took a video game from a friend.

Step 1: What did I steal?

You need to be specific about the item. Was it money? A toy? Food? Something from a store?
* *Example thought:* "I took my friend's new video game without asking."

Step 2: Why did I steal it?

Think about your motivation. Were you jealous? Did you want to play with it right away? Did you not have enough money to buy it? Be honest about your feelings at that moment.
* *Example thought:* "I really wanted to play it, and I was jealous that he had it and I didn't. I didn't want to wait for him to finish playing."

Step 3: How did I feel afterward?

Often, people feel excited at first, but then feel guilty, scared, or ashamed later. Think about how your stomach felt or if you were worried about getting caught.
* *Example thought:* "At first, I felt happy because I got to play. But then I felt really nervous and guilty. I was afraid my friend would find out and hate me."

Step 4: Think of your favorite thing. How would I feel if someone stole it?

This question helps you practice empathy (putting yourself in someone else's shoes). Pick something you love (a pet, a device, a special gift) and imagine it gone.
* *Example thought:* "My favorite thing is my bicycle. If someone stole it, I would feel sad, angry, and violated. I worked hard to save up for it, and it would hurt my feelings deeply."

Step 5: How could my behavior have hurt the person I stole from?

Think beyond just losing the object. Did it break trust? Did it make them feel unsafe? Did it cause them trouble with their parents?
* *Example thought:* "It hurt my friend because he lost something valuable. It also broke our trust because he can't rely on me anymore. He might feel sad and betrayed that I would do this to him."

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Final Answer:

Why Stealing Is Wrong Worksheet - Example Responses

What did I steal?
[I took my friend's video game controller without asking.]

Why did I steal it?
[I wanted to play video games immediately, and I didn't want to wait for my turn. I was feeling impatient and selfish.]

How did I feel afterward?
[At first, I felt excited, but soon after, I felt very guilty and anxious. I was worried my friend would discover it was missing and that I would get in trouble.]

Think of your favorite thing. How would I feel if someone stole it?
[If someone stole my favorite hoodie, I would feel upset and disrespected. It is special to me, and having it taken would make me feel like my belongings aren't safe.]

How could my behavior have hurt the person I stole from?
[My behavior hurt my friend because he couldn't use his own property. It also damaged our friendship because he may not trust me anymore. It made him feel disrespected and sad.]