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I broke DS tablet wwyd?

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Thenonstopcleaner · 04/06/2026 14:06

Long story short DS got a tablet for Christmas. His behaviour changed over night he became nasty smashing things lashing out. Completely different child! Half term last week he covered the garden in fence paint and the kitchen and also himself whilst I went to the toilet. When I came back and seen what he had done I lost it with him I threw his tablet and it smashed. Since then it’s been peaceful and his behaviour is getting much better.

The only issue is DH parents got him the tablet for Christmas and DS went and told them. They said to ds I need to apologise and replace it but we won’t be doing that. Should I just give them the money? DH also thinks it’s disrespectful but also agrees we’re not replacing it.

wwyd?

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Needmorelego · 04/06/2026 14:13

Either pay the costs to the grandparents and tell them exactly what problems the tablet caused (so they don't buy a replacement) or replace the tablet with a different toy that you know your child will enjoy (still telling the grandparents why).

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Thenonstopcleaner · 04/06/2026 14:13

GreatThingsAwait · 04/06/2026 14:12

There has been so many textbook outrageous/controversial posts.

Edited

Is my post that outrageous? 🤣

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Thenonstopcleaner · 04/06/2026 14:12

I don’t want the tablet back at all he’s too young for it. I have a lot of addiction in my family and the way he was behaving was reminding me of my addict brother.

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GreatThingsAwait · 04/06/2026 14:12

There has been so many textbook outrageous/controversial posts.

Motomum23 · 04/06/2026 14:11

Wow no offense but if you threw his tablet and smashed it then his behaviour issues are not caused by the tablet. My kids have driven me to distraction over the years ive never smashed anything, ever. Get anger management, replace his tablet and set limits on its usage.

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Thenonstopcleaner · 04/06/2026 14:11

Im not at well at the moment so it’s multiple things built up I don’t smash things repeatedly. He never seen me throw it.

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sprigatito · 04/06/2026 14:11

I would give DH’s parents the money back for the tablet, and tell them they need to stay out of your parenting decisions.

Lougle · 04/06/2026 14:10

You need to replace it and give a huge apology for losing your temper. However, that doesn't mean he has to have free access to it. Reintroduce it with strict limits, making it clear that behaviour changes will be met with a reduction in tablet use.

Cherry8809 · 04/06/2026 14:09

Learned behaviour, perhaps…

Duvetdayneeded · 04/06/2026 14:08

How old is he? Is his behaviour always likely that? You should replace it as you deliberately smashed it. But your ds was a little git behaviour wise and his behaviour doesn’t deserve it so I would say you’ll get a new one but he’s got to sort out the damage he did.

Chiapotayto · 04/06/2026 14:08

How often do you smash things?

Greyhound98 · 04/06/2026 14:07

You’re telling him not to smash and damage things, by smashing and damaging things?

PinkMagnoliaTree · 04/06/2026 14:07

they should stay out of your business whether they agree with it or not.

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