Taking someone’s personal belongings without permission and redistributing them to another child reflects a serious lack of empathy, care, and respect for the teenager involved. This behavior can be a form of emotional abuse, where the person taking the items seeks to exert control, humiliate, or emotionally harm the victim.

For a teenager, personal belongings—whether it’s an Xbox, clothes, birthday presents, or everyday items like shoes—represent more than material things. These are expressions of their identity, security, and sense of ownership in the world. Stripping these away undermines their autonomy and can lead to feelings of powerlessness and worthlessness.… Read More Favoritism and Sibling Rivalry