DSS (16) has broken a number of things when angry. I don't want to drip-feed, but I also don't want to out myself or go into a lot of detail which might not really be relevant.
One of the things he has broken was, probably two years ago now, the mirrored front of a wardrobe we'd only recently bought him. Can't remember for sure, but at that time, DH was not likely to have imposed any consequence for this, beyond the fact that he no longer had a full-length mirror in his room (not such a huge deal, as there was one in the hallway).
We have now moved house, and DSS has a great new room. He has asked for a full-length mirror. (there is no longer one in the hallway, the only real full-length one would be in my and Dh's bedroom)
The most recent serious incident with his temper was at the end of March. There were consequences for this one, including the loss of his pocket money until such time as he apologizes and begins to do his chores again, which hasn't happened.
Do we buy him a full-length mirror?
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ok, ridiculously small issue on surface...but...how long is long enough for 'natural consequences'?
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brdgrl · 10/05/2014 00:44
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