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Sometimes they are poor and need the money to spend on food.
Some people do it for the "sport".
Some people just figure they deserve anything someone else has.
Some do it just because they can.
Others might do it to act cool in front of their friends or as part of their gang membership requirements.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoBecause they want something which doesn't belong to them and don't have the money or aren't willing to pay for it.
Not only poor people steal, rich or people with money too. Example of this is actress Lindsay Lohan
Quote from Wikipedia:
"On February 9, 2011, Lohan was charged with the theft of a necklace reported stolen from a jewelry store in January.She was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 480 hours of community service for misdemeanor theft and probation violation, to which she pled no contes"
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∙ 13y agothey are stupid and angry
They can also be jealous or desperate, though in current times people are stealing less for necessity and more for fancy.
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∙ 13y agoSo they can get something of value without working hard for it like the person who they stole it from did.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoBecause jerks n poor
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Is stealing caused by addiction?
Stealing can be influenced by a variety of factors, including addiction. Some individuals with addiction issues may turn to stealing to support their substance abuse habits. However, not all instances of stealing are directly caused by addiction, as motivations for stealing can be complex and multifaceted.
What item do many people consider stealing?
money and/or something of monetary value.
Is stealing cool?
There are some social groups where being a proficient thief gives you greater status among your peers, most notably criminal groups like gangs and organized crime. Some people look up to others who have the courage to steal and thus go against common and legal norm. However, in daily life stealing is not considered cool. People who go hungry may steal food or money, and people frown less on those who cannot sustain life without stealing. Even so, stealing goes against the law, common courtesy and is considered a crime against a person as well, since those who are stolen from often are left with a feeling of being violated.
What are bad things?
Not studing for test,quizzes. Stealing things that are not yours. Wrecking your car. Fighting people instead of talking it out. Talking about people. Lying Not respecting your elders. ect.
What are examples of antisocial and prosocial behaviors?
Antisocial behaviors include lying, cheating, stealing, aggression, and breaking rules. Prosocial behaviors include helping others, sharing, cooperating, showing empathy, and following social norms.
Stealing in the workplace?
It is bad. Stealing in the workplace is stealing. The people who steal in the workplace usually rationalize their actions but they are only fooling themselves. Stealing is stealing.
Is stealing caused by addiction?
Stealing can be influenced by a variety of factors, including addiction. Some individuals with addiction issues may turn to stealing to support their substance abuse habits. However, not all instances of stealing are directly caused by addiction, as motivations for stealing can be complex and multifaceted.
How can you avoid people from stealing people from stealing your work at school?
always keep watch of your stuff or always bring it with you so they cant get it
What is something people have second thoughts about?
Stealing
What are the 3 determinants of supply elasticity?
people not stealing
What did pirates do apart from stealing?
apart from stealing, pirates drank a lot of liquor and murdered people, but apart from that, nothing much.
Is stealing money from people a crime my dauther does it?
of course its a crime!
What factors motivate pirates?
stealing for money or other people.
How does stealing happen?
Stealing happens when someone takes something that doesn't belong to them. Dishonesty and taking advantage of others is a human trait. Stealing is done by people in all cultures at all periods in history.
Do most teenagers get away with stealing?
no, because most people see them.
What is Cops and Robbers thinking?
proof that people wont get caught when stealing
How do you stop people from stealing the bricks from the great wall of China?
shoot them
