they invited her over to play ,were was the adult suppervision
2007-11-21 14:26:47 · 42 answers · asked by friend 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ Nintendo Wii
I do not see your question hear... but I agree! Where was the Adult supervision, and besides... A THOUSAND DOLLARS?????
What was it? Some super fancy pansy TV?
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
2007-11-21 14:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by =(UV)= Demon 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
There is a simple matter of ethics involved here. Your child, being a minor, is your responsibility along the repercussions from any act or accident. There are other questions to be asked that also have bearing on the event: does the home owner have insurance? Do you have insurance? Whose toy was the child playing with? Was the child within the scrutiny of responsible individuals? All of these questions should be answered and compromises made according to the answers given. If the owners of the TV were present at the time of the accident and made no complaint or indication that there was risk of any kind due to the actions of the child, then they are as much liable for damages as the parents of the child. The guidelines for all liable cases are: Did the individuals do everything that any reasonably prudent individual would have done to prevent the incident.
2007-11-21 14:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it happened exactly the way you are saying well it is outrageous what they are saying. These are the facts, they invited her over to play knowing that she is only 5 years old, they allow her to play this nintendo game knowing that you play with remotes and it has been known of many accidents like this, as well they know that when you invite a child to the house to play, they must surpervise her because it is their responsability that the child doen't get hurt. Regarding the television I don't think so that you have to pay anything, but because they are your friends, the least you can do is to pay something towards it, (not that money). If this case went to judge JUDY most probably that she would support your case. Tell them that you are willing to help them with something but the responsability was entirely on them, once that child went into their house was their whole responsability. Hope you are all right with them and I hope they learn for the next time. Good luck.
2007-11-21 15:03:59 · answer #3 · answered by big daddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is understandable that you are upset by this, $1,000 is a lot of money. It is true that there may not have been adequate supervision, and it is true that accidents happen. However, if they broke something of yours that was going to cost you $1,000 to fix, would you not want some compensation.
If you don't trust them, you could have the repair appraised yourself. You may also (depending on the TV) be able to purchase them a new one for less than fixing the old one. If they are truly friends, they may work out a way that you can pay them over time, or pay them in services (like you have to babysit for them or clean or whatever) or in trade (like you have a spiffy new computer they really want and you can part with). There may be a number of solutions, but I think that you do hold the burden on this.
2007-11-21 14:34:28 · answer #4 · answered by Tqdd S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say, don't pay. You say they invited your child over to play. Were you not there? If you were not, then they were responsible for supervising your child. They weren't watching, and she broke an electronic toy. What if they had been not watching, and she had fallen in their swimming pool? I don't know the laws where you live, but a lot of states don't hold a parent responsible for damage done by a child of that age, since there is no conscious intent implied. You realize, of course, that they can sue you. I just don't think they would prevail in a small claims court. Understand, too, that if you choose not to pay, you will forfeit the friendship. You might make a gesture and offer to absorb half the cost, since they are at least half responsible for not watching your daughter adequately, but I don't think you have to.
2007-11-21 14:37:51 · answer #5 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The lack of adult supervision could be a mitigating defense in a small claims lawsuit, but I think you're legally responsible for what your 5 year old does. In many cases like this, where each side has a valid claim or defense, a judge will "split the baby." In other words, you'll have to pay $500 towards fixing the tv.
2007-11-21 14:30:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well your friend they invited your kid to come over to play Wii & you agree. You friend they should have check your little kid had the "strap on" just to be sure & safety. If your friend done that, then this will never happen. If was your friends fault too & not only that, were they watching your kid???
I think you should pay about $300-$500 as your part & what it cost 1 grand for a TV repair anyway? Do they have a ''50'' Plasma HDTV? Just be fair & professional, just pay half or less because your friend should have check your kid had the strap on.
Good luck & Happy Thanksgiving friend. : )
2007-11-21 23:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So your kid broke the TV by thowing the controller at it.
I think it's the fault of both parties.
I'm assuming your kid wan't wearing the strap (or it was loose) cuz I let go of my controller once while the strap was on and it saved my $1600 TV. I don't think a 5-year old can break that strap.
It's partially your responsibility for it being your kid that did it. It's partially your friend's resposibility for not making sure the strap was on securly.
You are also suppost to put on those Silicone covers they came up with a few months ago to prevent damage if the controller is thrown
2007-11-21 15:51:48 · answer #8 · answered by funwithfantasy2000 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well an accident is just that. Just apologise again and tell them although you are sorry you will not be paying to fix it. Plus how could it cost so much to fix it. They would be better of buying a new one. I suggest looking for new friends as I am guessing they won' be happy with you. I have had my kids accidentally break things at peoples places buy knocking it over. I always apologise and ask if there is anything I can do. If they ever told me to replace it I would say sorry it was an accident. I usually help clean any mess up but they haven't ever broken anything valuable.I have had a few friends whose kids used a good chest of drawers as trampoline and knocked it over on top of my then toddler. Also their kids have wrecked my furniture, my kids never did such things at their houses like theirs did to mine and I would never ask them to pay for anything as it was an accident. Good luck and stand your ground.
2007-11-21 14:37:38 · answer #9 · answered by Kym M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think that a 5 year old should have been supervised.
Also, they should have had the free Gel skin that Nintendo is giving away, which covers the remote.
My 8 year old is good with the Wii, only because I drilled it into her to put the strap even before turning it on.
Do I think you should pay?
No
2007-11-21 14:31:59 · answer #10 · answered by StopPanda 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am trying to put myself in the other persons shoes. Okay, they weren't babysitting the child for you, right? They asked if the child could come play? I can't imagine a 5 year old being able to break a tv unless it fell. Is the TV even worth $1000?
If THEY asked the child over to play, they were supposed to be supervising the child, & it happened, I don't think they should be asking you to pay for it. **** happens. It's only a TV! Your child could have been hurt by the TV.
2007-11-21 14:31:28 · answer #11 · answered by sonyafly 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋