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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I [b]think the son was playing ball in the house and broke a $7000 vase.  Mom always said, don't play ball in the house.[/b]

Honestly, without facts it is hard to answer the question.  The more foreseeable the consequences, the greater the penalty.  If you asked him to turn off the water in you vacation home, he forgot and a pipe ruptured causing damage, I could see how a 12 year old would not have foreseen the possible damage and I would have a hard time holding him responsible.  If, however, he was tossing a ball in the house and destroyed a piece of art, I would expect him to foresee those consequences and I would want him to re-pay the money, no matter how long it took.

So, in short.  If you think he should have known better, then hit him hard.  But I would not make something up, like we can't go on vacation if it is not true.[/quote]

Wasn't this a Brady Bunch Episode?  Or did the ball hit Marsha's nose?[/quote]

I think that was a lamp?  I think Greg threw a football that hit Marsha's nose. Ah, my misspent 70's youth. [/quote]

No, it's a vase.  You need to brush up on your BB!  It's about midway down the page.  http://www.thegregbradyproject.com/2008/05/06/the-brady-six-ready/[/quote]

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