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Husband has secretly given kids an e-scooter

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PortaRoast · 22/08/2024 11:09

The title says it all really. I found out from a friend last night that my kids have an e-scooter and that at least one of them has been using it while I'm at work. It turns out DH bought it for them on Saturday and decided not to tell me.

I've always said absolutely no to getting one because they're illegal to use on the road and (in my opinion) very dangerous for kids to be on. Our kids are 14 and 17.

If I put my foot down and make him get rid of it the kids will be upset with me, but I don't want to allow them to use it either. I don't know how to handle this and I'm absolutely furious that this has been done behind my back.

So, AIBU for being so angry with DH or is it no big deal and do I need to chill about it?

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GladAllOver · 22/08/2024 11:25

Is it being charged while in the garage? That's a definite fire risk.

comedycentral · 22/08/2024 11:25

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It's a bit unfair to use the chav label, in some cities they are a big part of travel infrastructure. I'm not a huge fan of them where they aren't used safely though. I recently visited Spain and they had dedicated lanes in some areas for scooter and bike travel.

CatamaranViper · 22/08/2024 11:23

Or, claim someone has abandoned a clearly stolen scooter at your house and 'turn it into the police'?

Enko · 22/08/2024 11:22

So let them see you as the bad guy. If they tell you ask them why they feel.its acceptable to keep secrets they all knew you would not be ok about.

They will be piddled yes but it will also ensure they know you stand by your values that's a good safe thing.

CatamaranViper · 22/08/2024 11:21

What if it 'got nicked'?

Perhaps the garage wasn't quite shut properly and it vanishes.

Would be at least interesting to see if he or they would fess up to you.

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PortaRoast · 22/08/2024 11:20

coffeenootropics · 22/08/2024 11:12

huh?

where is it being stored?

I presume it's in the garage. I've not had any reason to go in there.

If I confiscate it the kids will see me as the bad guy that spoils all the fun.