DS2 is 8. He's always losing stuff, leaving it at school, in changing rooms, anywhere really. It drives me mad having to constantly buy replacements, and I've lectured him about it countless times.
Today he went to football then back to a friend's afterwards, as I was busy with DS1. When I collected him he was minus a shin pad, 2 goalie gloves and a water bottle. They aren't at the friend's house - we looked - so I'm guessing he left them at the football club.
I've told him that he will have to pay for replacement shin pads himself, using the money he's saved. I've said that he might learn from this, and next time he's causally dropping his stuff, he'll remember how much it costs to replace.
My Mum thinks I'm being harsh, he's only 8 and can't be expected to keep a track of things.
So, AIBU?
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AIBU?
To expect my 8 year old not to lose things?
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Mintychoc1 · 24/06/2017 19:43
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