Marlene, in this case, I have to consider what it could do to her young ones in the future and how it will affect what they do. I sure would hate for them to end up like their mother. I also don't want them to have other kids their age making fun of them in school and snickering behind their backs to make them uncomfortable. The Oldest is a 9th grade cheerleader and popular. Can you imagine what this publicity would do to her? I have talked to the father of the one responsible for the theft and he has promised that I wil be repaid by the 3rd of Nov.