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[quote=Anonymous]I would make him do something to mitigate the loss, but wouldn't form it as a punishment. It would be more like "I know this was an accident and we're not mad at you, but you have to help make up for it because it was your mistake. Because you're a kid, we'll help you make up for it, but you have to do your part." And then figure out a way for the kid to make up some significant chunk of the cost, . I'd be inclined to make it some chore type thing or neighborhood job to earn money. Like make him earn $1000 of the loss and show him the valuation of his jobs so he knows how much work it takes to earn $1k. Or tell him "we usually spend $x on going out to eat in a month -- this month, you're making dinner those nights instead". I like the painting the garage answer. Stuff like that. If the kid wasn't remorseful, I'd cancel his trip. But not camp. Leaving him home alone all summer will just lead to more trouble. [/quote]
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