Got company. $100 missing. Here's what I've done.

[eof]

I think you should confront the kid too. Judge his reaction etc. I think letting him keep it isn't such a bad idea if he tells the whole truth. He probably thinks you wouldn't notice. However, the way you tell the story i think its very very possible you actually were shorted or spent it on accident. I think you should probably be able to tell if the kid is lying, if you are sure he is lying to you, tell his parents.. if you aren't sure then let it pass, apologize etc.

[R*R]

It seems to me that you will never be able to let it go until you talk to him about it. If you don't its like you will be at his wedding in ten years thinking "that is the little prick who stole my money". Deal with it.

[DCJ311]

Bring it up with the kid and if he denies it, give him a long Larry David staredown and go about your business.

[Taso]

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Bring it up with the kid and if he denies it, give him a long Larry David staredown and go about your business.

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"okay..okay."

[cianosheehan]

It's time to act like an uncle. Giving the kid the silent treatment for a week is so lame. And it'll stale the relationship between the two of you. The best thing that come out of this situation is that you teach him a healthy lesson, and you also show that you can be a cool uncle about it. If I were you I would take him aside and say somethin like 'I am missing $100. I dont think either your mum or dad took it, so unfortunately that just leaves you. I dont give a [censored] (throw in curse words to show your the cool uncle) about the money, I'm just a bit pissed that you'd steal from me. I'm not going to tell your parents, but I just want you to think about this'.

[David H]

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It's time to act like an uncle. Giving the kid the silent treatment for a week is so lame. And it'll stale the relationship between the two of you. The best thing that come out of this situation is that you teach him a healthy lesson, and you also show that you can be a cool uncle about it. If I were you I would take him aside and say somethin like 'I am missing $100. I dont think either your mum or dad took it, so unfortunately that just leaves you. I dont give a [censored] (throw in curse words to show your the cool uncle) about the money, I'm just a bit pissed that you'd steal from me. I'm not going to tell your parents, but I just want you to think about this'.

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The kid is definitely old enough that his parents do not need to be involved. A 14 year old kid knows not to steal. Any problems or suspicions you have can be handled between you and your nephew. If I was in your position, I would only tell his parents if I really felt his theft was a serious problem. But if it's a crime of opportunity, just a case of "No one will notice a little money missing", let him know that behavior of that sort is wrong whether or not anyone notices. Tell him he gets one free pass, and next time you'll let his parents deal with him.

[Daddy Warbucks]

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It's time to act like an uncle. Giving the kid the silent treatment for a week is so lame. And it'll stale the relationship between the two of you.

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He started it!