A computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product are provided to reduce stealing in a processor. The method includes allocating a private space for a first thread in a memory. The method also includes generating a plurality of child tasks by the first thread responsive to processing a first task. The method additionally includes storing a portion of the plurality of child tasks in the private space removing the ability of other threads from popping the portion of the plurality of child tasks, with a remainder of the plurality of child tasks being stored in a public space. The method further includes popping the portion of the plurality of child tasks from the private space by the first thread.
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