A common practice among some teenagers these days is shoplifting. Some people get caught and others don't. But most people don't realize all the effects of their actions, all of which are negative to others and themselves. Some of these effects cause problems emotionally with parents and the person charged, with friends, and a lot of complications to the justice system. Shoplifting also affects people that the accused doesn't even know and causes a ripple …showed first 75 words of 595 total…

…showed last 75 words of 595 total…many different people. In short, the negative effects of shoplifting are many, and therefore anyone who considers stealing should think more wisely about how their crime will affect a very large amount of people. Shoplifting is also referred to as "petty theft", but this term seems incorrect, considering many people become involved. Stealing in any way, shape or form has no positive affects whatsoever, and should not be taken lightly by teenagers, or adults alike.