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Not to replace babysitter's ipad screen that DD2 cracked

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Somerville · 22/08/2017 13:58

DD2 managed to slip over holding teenage babysitter's iPad last night. Complete accident.

It was babysitters decision to bring it - there was no need for her to. And really she should have it in a case. But I digress, because of course I would be unreasonable not to have it repaired.

It's a major PITA because I can't drive right now so I've done long bus journey to nearest town with a repair place (who quoted £60 over the phone) to be told once there that her iPad glass (the latest, 2017 model, which is just called IPad, or colloquially IPad 5) isn't replaceable on its own - they tried to charge me £200 to order in a whole new screen, plus as yet undefined fitting cost. Shock

I'm suspecting/hoping that they were uninformed or trying to con me, but I don't have much signal (on bus home now with tearful DD2) so google research is slow.

6 missed calls from babysitter on when she can expect her iPad back, which I'm dodging until I have more idea. Help me to not be unreasonable and point me in the direction of cost effective and fast way of repairing it please, please, please...

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ittakes2 · 24/08/2017 07:07

My initial thought is you should pay - but then again if she decided to give it to your daughter that was her decision and something you have no control over. If my cleaner breaks something I don't expect her to pay for it. Why don't you go halves?

Doesntlooklikeanythingtome · 24/08/2017 08:16

She's supposed to be working ... baby sitting. Why would she bring an iPad. The baby sitter shouldn't have brought it and she shouldn't have let your child handle. Her expensive and foolish mistake.

clarehhh · 24/08/2017 08:35

I think you do need to pay up.

chicalina · 24/08/2017 08:55

I'm not sure you do have to pay. She decided to bring it, and she decided not to put it in a case, and she decided to let your dd hold it. I don't think this is your responsibility. If she had taken it anywhere else - say the park, and the same thing happened, it would still be her fault. I know it sounds harsh, but I think she made a mistake in bringing it and an accident has happened. Not your fault.

Lweji · 24/08/2017 09:01

What would judge Judy say?

rjgmummy · 24/08/2017 09:18

My instinct is to say no. You were paying her to look after your child iPad should not have been there and gave her an item which accidently broke. Her decision so she should pay for it.
Even if she had allowed your DD to have your iPad and the same thing happened I would expect her to pay as she was the responsible person in charge and should have been more careful. Harsh maybe.

Our branch of Timpsons offer screen replacements and mobile table repairs for very reasonable rates while you wait. My daughters iPhone 5S cracked and they charged £30.

Potterhead113 · 24/08/2017 10:04

Of course you need to fix it, your child broke something of someone else's. If you drove into someone's car my accident and damaged it you would be expected to pay for the repairs. Same thing happens here. Your child damaged another persons property.

Original poster
Somerville · 24/08/2017 10:45

This is becoming cancel the cheque... I have paid - well the excess on the insurance policy that babysitter's parents took out when they realised she wouldn't cover the rose gold back of the iPad with a case...

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bencrone03 · 24/08/2017 20:01

Definitely, dd broke it accident or not, I'd more concerned that a teenage babysitter had her iPad with her, once they are on them they go into their own world

FizzyGreenWater · 24/08/2017 20:06

Come on - RTFT people! OP has CLEARLY STATED that the excess is covered, the sitters are happy, the midgets are tight. All is sorted.

StaplesCorner · 24/08/2017 21:24

Just how tight are the midgets Fizzy?

Flybye · 24/08/2017 21:39

Just how tight are the midgets Fizzy?

Grin
Tumbleweed101 · 24/08/2017 21:41

Half each if it's going to cost a stupid amount to repair and you don't want to use home insurance?

Your child did the damage but the babysitter enabled her to do so. I don't think it's fair that the parent should have to pay for the whole amount if they weren't with the child and the babysitter chose to let the child play with it. Little children constantly drop things and fall over!

Lweji · 24/08/2017 22:00

I feel that Judge Judy isn't enough. Maybe the Supreme Court.

FizzyGreenWater · 24/08/2017 22:03

Tight as ticks 😄

Does anyone ever say that any more?!?!

myrtleWilson · 24/08/2017 22:04

haha - this is cancel the cheque all over again! Hope all is going well with pregnancy Somerville

Trustmeimadoggroomer17 · 24/08/2017 22:17

Can't believe people are saying because your child broke it you should pay! She brought it into your house you didn't ask her too she gave it to the child or let her/he get a hold of it. Not you! She shouldn't even be on her iPad or phone when looking after your child. I'd say am sorry but no I've just asked my whole family and friends this exact thing they all said.. No, its her own fault.

Migraleve · 24/08/2017 22:49

She shouldn't even be on her iPad or phone when looking after your child

I think you should read this again and again until you realise how ridiculous it sounds Grin

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Somerville · 25/08/2017 15:09

I wonder what the Supreme Court would rule on tight midgets?

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StaplesCorner · 26/08/2017 00:19

Fizzy! Please explain the tight midgets, is it a colloquialism?

not2impressed · 31/08/2017 23:20

Are you 100% sure dd dropped it? How do you know babysitter didn't drop it and is blaming dd to get it repaired for free?

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