回复：无论是有意或无意拿商店东西, 只要主动还回诚心悔改就行了.

r u sure? If the child get a crime record, he will have trouble in his whole life. It might be a minor mistake from the child, and he may never do it again in future. However, if he is charged, his credit will be ruined. I think donation to the charity is the best idea, and punish the child to do volunteer works. Do you really want to take the rish for your child?