As a parent, what discipline approach would you take if this happened to you?
2006-11-25 13:12:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
He is 15 years old, and by now, he should have already LEARNED the value of money -- so ... as it is now Christmastime -- I would SUGGEST that he be REQUIRED to use the cash he may get for the Holiday to REPAY you for the Camera HE LOST -- and that is NOT negotiable.
2006-11-25 13:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why discipline him? He is not hiding it from you. Look for it together as team work. This will be a lesson for him in tolerance and work to help each other which is a much better lesson than punishment. Punishment teaches nothing. and don't sweat the small stuff.
It will be found at the last place you look.
2006-11-25 21:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't get overly upset with him because it was an accident and we all lose things. I do think he should do extra work around the house to "earn" the money to buy another one. This teaches him that although it is okay to make mistakes we still have consequences.
2006-11-25 22:10:29 · answer #3 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calm sister. You should control your mood and feelings. And too scary if you took that to your son. I mean you're so angry to him then you hurt him for example. And don't forget to discipline him by a smooth conversation.
2006-11-25 21:17:42 · answer #4 · answered by Ashlyn_47 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He more than likely sold it. And if he didnt he should be made to get a job on weekends or after school (bagging groceries or flipping burgers wont kill him for a while) and replace it. They have to learn responsibility for their actions good and bad. That would be my advice.
2006-11-25 21:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would make him work to pay for it. Jobs for neighbors, relatives... If it is probably lost forever.
If not I would just look around the house until its found (with his help) and then not let him use it.
2006-11-25 22:14:12 · answer #6 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats his favorite toy or activity take that for two weeks and make him work off the price in the yard or the house
2006-11-25 21:19:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make him replace the camera. for instance get him to mow neighbors lawns to earn the money or something or he has to work for you like cleaning the garage out
2006-11-25 21:28:17 · answer #8 · answered by Jaime T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id say shout at him!!!!Bt if it woz a genuine mistake u cant do 2 much!!!!If he did it on purpose den no T.V. or computer 4 a couple of days!!!!!Dat wud sure stop me!!!!
2006-11-25 21:16:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make him pay you back with the value of his x mas gifts unless he finds it
2006-11-25 21:14:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋