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Original Post:

What would you do?

While my son and husband were out trick or treating, I was handing out candy with my baby. At one point I had to put her to bed so I put a temporary sign up (see second photo) asking folks to take just two candies.

Earlier this week, my son had come up with the idea to donate candy to a homeless person (we were going to drive downtown so he could give it to someone in need). He hung a bag from the mailbox and made a sign that read, "Please Donate Candy For People In Need."

Not only did this (we think) mother steal the whole bowl of candy in front of her/those children but even worse, she stole my son’s donation bag of candy (again see second photo) and ripped off and crumpled up his sign. Heartless!

So what would you do in terms of telling my 7 year old, very innocent, sees the world green kid? Would you tell him the truth about what happened? Maybe it’s an opportunity to build some resilience or maybe a teachable moment? Maybe he’d offer to donate some of his candy? I’ve always told him the truth about most things...

Or would you throw some candy in there and not mention it, going on with the initial plan? He is only 7, after all. The problem is the ripped off and crumpled sign may give it away. I’ve tried to repair but he’s a smart kid and may notice...then I risk being caught in a lie.

So what would you do? I’m so sad for him.

P.S. If you live in my neighbourhood, feel free to share. The photo is hard to make out but she should be exposed.