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notshanarishona

Tue, Mar 26 2024, 9:45 am

I would make them pay at least part

amother

Firethorn

Tue, Mar 26 2024, 9:46 am

I agree, make them pay for it or do a job towards it. In addition, I would buy a cheap back up pair for them.

amother

Slategray

Tue, Mar 26 2024, 10:01 am

I have an 11 yr old and 12 yr old with glasses. They don't break often, but when they fight, they sometimes threaten to break each others glasses. I always tell them: "If you do that, you're punishing your mother-- not each other." 'cos I'm the one who needs to arrange for a new pair.

Thankfully I'm in the UK where the NHS pays for kids' glasses. But they should definitely be having some responsibility.

amother

Daylily

Tue, Mar 26 2024, 10:18 am

amother Tiffanyblue wrote:

Agree with the kids having to pay back with money or chores. Since you can't with hold the glasses, can you withhold something else they enjoy if they complain/dont do it? Shabbos treat? Purim nosh? If you use any devices in the home?

I also bought from target and paid for the warranty. They were able to repair and not need to replace it for us but if they couldnt it you pay only like $25 for new frames and $25 for the lenses.

I like the idea of paying it with nosh they got during Purim
If they do the chore they get paid back in nosh - you can set the price of the nosh
It’s their choice if they don’t want their nosh back

chick567

Tue, Mar 26 2024, 10:33 am

buy unbreakable glasses like nano brand. you can step on them and twist them and they never break.
they are more expensive but totally worth it.

amother

Candycane

Tue, Mar 26 2024, 10:40 am

amother NeonBlue wrote:

boys will be boys

if they usually dont get this out of control id skip over it and get good coverage for future.

if they need lessons in anger management or getting along better, work on that

No no no
I am the number one hater of this phrase
Anon cuz always say this irl

Boys can and should be taught and disciplined

amother

Magnolia

Tue, Mar 26 2024, 10:42 am

amother NeonBlue wrote:

boys will be boys

if they usually dont get this out of control id skip over it and get good coverage for future.

if they need lessons in anger management or getting along better, work on that

Ummm no. Then these boys grow up to be irresponsible men.

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