hi there. some kid or kids broke into our house last night and stole my sons money (about $60 he had earned) and his game boy. The policeman told him it was most likely a friend of his and he had to be more careful about who he told things to...he had had a friend in his room the day before who had probably seen his money sitting on top of his dresser. I think it stinks, but I think he has to take some responsibility because he left his money and game boy laying out where anyone could see them. i told him i would not give him any money or replace his game boy but if he wanted to earn some money i would give him extra chores to do. he's not interested in doing chores. ARGGG. any input?

Huggz Ruth,

Boogie had to learn a similar lesson, although nothing was stolen, she left her favorite CD out and it got broken. I agree on the part about teaching him the hard lessons of life. I to would give him the opportunity to earn some of the money back. We live in a life where there are good people and bad people, so we have to cover our **** at all times.

I'm sorry he had to experience this, especially since it seems that it might be a so called friend of his, but maybe he will learn that you can't take anything for granted. And learn an important life lesson here.

Huggz & Good Luck!

I agree, both children should be taught a lesson. But Ruth, have you thought about putting an ad in the paper stating to the person or persons who broke into your house that if they return what they took you will drop the investigation. Or do you want to charge them for the break in? Just a thought... people here have done this and their things were returned. It doesn't work in all cases, but has worked in certain circumstances. :)

thanks spirit and mary!
there wont be an investigation,,,the amount of money missing means a detective won't even look into it.
but it is a good lesson about taking care of what he owns
huggs
claudia