Hello; I need some suggestions as to how to deal with a silly situation, but because of how I have reacted to it, it is making me feel really guilty and like a horrible mother.
Here it is: Some time ago, my friends, our children and I went out for lunch, afterwards we bought some identical silly toys to all the children. Now, today; one of those friends hosted their yearly fireworks party. All the children were playing, and I saw my son and other children playing with that little cheap toy. Before we were going home, I saw that my son was still holding said toy. Without asking whether it was his or not, because I really thought that his toy was in his little toys basket at home, I made him give it back, although he said it was his, and that before coming to the party he had put it in his pocket. I then said "I don't believe you" and I also said "you are lying" my son, 5 1/2 was upset, and kept insisting that the little toy was his. I was completely sure that when we would get home I would find the stupid toy...and when I went to his room...it wasn't there. I feel horrible because I called him a liar, and now it looks as he was saying the truth...but, I am still not convinced that it was my son's toy. Now he is sleeping soundly, but how do I deal about this tomorrow? do I call my friend? do I make my son look after his toy in his bedroom? do nothing hoping that my son forgets about it in the morning? I do remember when I was a child and my mum didn't believe me, it felt horrid...I feel like I broke his trust...what would you do?