Is it permissible to take a symbolic fine from children?
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Question
Hello, Is it permissible to take a symbolic fine from children for educational purposes (for example, when they excessively break the house rules), or is it considered theft? The children are older and rely on their parents (ages 14-18). Thank you very much.
Answer
Hello
The answer of our teacher, the Gaon, Rabbi Avraham Fried, shlita:
If it is announced in advance, there is no prohibition of theft.
However, we do not address whether it is educational.