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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]uhh I know you're frustrated op, but lecturing him the whole way home while he cries his eyes out is probably enough? He obviously doesn't get the cards, he knows you're upset and you've made clear this isn't ok, that's fine. He's 7 not 13. I would just talk to him tonight when you all are calmed down - make sure he understands why you were frustrated, talk to him about what he was thinking about to better understand why he had a hard time following the directions, help him strategize for next time when he's tempted. If he does something like that again, have him do some chores to earn the money to pay back for the thing. But otherwise I would let it go and remember that kids are still learning impulse control. Doesn't make it ok, but your parents displeasure is often punishment enough especially at that age. Use it as a teaching moment instead of a way to make a punishment fit the "crime"[/quote]

+1. Seven is still little, and he's learning. I also agree it's not fair to the birthday kid (or their parents) to have your kid miss the party. Which isn't to say I don't completely sympathize with your frustration, OP! But I think another thing to take away from this is to be sure to put things like this where he can't get to them in the future (if there's a place in your house that's safe from a seven-year-old :) ).[/quote]
I agree he's been punished enough.  If you must add something else, i would say chores, but the payment should not lead to 20 hours or even 6 hours like other pp's suggested.  Keep it way more reasonable than that.  But do you think he feels bad?  Do you think he gets it?  Do you think he'll do it again?  if all of those questions are answered appropriately, I'd let it go.  DEFINITELY do not skip the birthday party or threaten his own party, wtf is wrong with DCUM posters sometimes?  [/quote]

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