After some last-minute Christmas shopping with her grandchildren, Grandma was rushing the kids into the car when four-year-old Jason said, "Grandma, Susie has something in her pocket." He reached in and pulled out a new red barrette.

Though she was tired, Grandma knew it was important for Susie to take the barrette back to the store, tell manager what she'd done, apologize and then put the item back where she had found it. So, they did just that. Later, they stopped for a few quick groceries and at the checkout, the clerk asked, "Have you kids been good so Santa will come?"

Big brother Jason said, "I've been very good, but my sister just robbed a store."(1)

Obviously, at four, little Susie didn't fully understand the Commandment "Thou Shall Not Steal." Part of that misunderstanding was …