excessive lying and stealing

[lo_reyna]

My daughter is 8 years old and for the past year she has been lying about stealing candies. I know it's just candy but it has become a big deal. She takes them from my room or cabinet or even steals them from my sisters house and sneaks them in her room or bathroom. When I find the wrappers under her bed or closet I ask her why she took them she always responds with I don't know or because if I ask you will say no or because she thinks about not doing it but can't stop herself. I allow her to eat candy just not often because she does terrible at dental visits. I have tried talking calmly,grounding, taking away toys, holding of objects for a few munutes and even spanking. I'm at my wits end. I have no more candy but now its ice cream or any other snack.Nothing has worked and the problem seems to be getting more frequent. Any suggestions?????

[MarkLakewood3367]

My fear is that your daughter has diabetes.  This might explain the cravings for sweets  Please keep us posted.

[lo_reyna]

Thank you for the advice. Never thought of that as a possibility.

[MarkLakewood3367]

I would have your daughter evaluated by her pediatrician to find out if and why she craves for sugar.  There can definitely be a medical issue at stake that needs to be ruled out.  If there is a medical issue, discipline isn't going to be effective.