Last night my 11year old son broke his bed by messing about and jumping on it after being told to stop. He has snapped the side of his wooden bed and will need a new one. ( I have already had to buy a new tumble dryer and dishwasher this week as they both have given up working!)
I have told him he will need to pay to replace it but he doesn't have the money. I have said to him that we may cancel his party ( his birthday is in December) to pay for a new bed or he won't get a new bike for his birthday to pay for it.
We haven't decided yet on what consequence but I wonder if I am being too harsh and if so what is a suitable punishment.
I'm sure you wise women can help me!