Personal Narrative Essay: The Consequences Of Shoplifting

Consequences of Shoplifting

Shoplifting is not a game…Its when someone takes something of value from another person without permission and with the intent to keep it for oneself.

Since recently being caught shoplifting I have had to face the consequences for the bad mistake I made. I can't tell you how scared I was and how I felt like a complete idiot and I wish I hadn't done it. I'd do anything to take it back, and it was the worst mistake I've ever made, I knew it was wrong and reprehensible and yet I still did it. I have never been in any sort of trouble before. Not at home, not at school, and especially not legally. I do not know why I did what I did, I still have no excuse for my actions other than complete stupidity and disrespect. I now know how much effect my actions have on myself, my mom, my friends, the neighborhood and the world. I've had time to really sit and think and realize the seriousness of my actions. I could of been arrested, charged with shoplifting and taken to juvenile detention center, banned from the mall, and end up with a criminal record, which would make it harder to get a job or get into college later. No one wants to
I couldn't even look her in the eyes for fear of seeing the disappointment & sadness for quite a long while. I knew from the moment my mother walked in and saw me & my best friend sitting there in front of the deputy, that my life was about to change in many ways. I could tell from the look in her eyes and the tears rolling down her face that I had just lost one of the greatest bonds that my mother and I had, and that is trust. My mother has always taught me that trust is earned not given. I know it will take a long time for my mother to fully trust me again. I know I will never make this sort of disrespectful and irresponsible mistake again, as I never want to be the one to make my mother cry and be