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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I discovered 5-6 iTunes charges on my credit card over the past 15-20 days. Turns out 13 yo DS took my credit card and entered it to his Apple ID. He’s been playing Fort Nite on his iPad. He only gets the iPad on weekends and he lost his iPhone privileges a long time ago (long story but combo of bad grades and bad attitude) and was *just* about to get the iPhone back until we learned of the unauthorized charges. Grades and attitude have improved remarkably but I am so disappointed at his dishonesty. Initially he denied it then when faced with proof he didn’t apologize. He sulked for hours and cried that [b]we’ve taken everything away from him[/b]. iTunes is refunding the $300+ charges. [b]iPad has been taken away[/b]. 
I’m always telling my kids “what happens in the dark comes out in the light” ALWAYS. He’s a good kid, does his own laundry every Sunday, takes out trash and vacuums, is getting A’s and B’s taking the most challenging courses his school offers. He plays travel level sports (he loves it) and has a solid groups of good friends who all seem to be good boys. I’m surprised that he thought he could get away with this. What’s the appropriate punishment ? I told him to write an essay on why it’s important to be honest.  WWYD??[/quote]

You have already given him an appropriate punishment.

You need to remove your emotions from the situation... he is a good kid that makes mistakes, congratulation.

Your ego is tied up into him being perfect and he will eventually rebel if you don't chill.

He does something inappropriate, you take away the iPad and iPhone for X day/weeks/months. Then you move on with life.

Maybe he learned sulking from you. [/quote]

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