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To delete fortnight

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pippop1317 · 10/02/2019 19:28

I'm so angry. I've just had a random check on the bank and discovered an Xbox payment for £6.99. (My instant thought was "he'd never do that")
I confront ds and he eventually confessed that yesterday he purchased a 'skin'. I said that it was theft and the same as taking money from my purse.
I confiscated Xbox and all electronics.
I then told him, that in a week he can have his stuff back but I will be deleting fortnight. AIBU?

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Ribbonsonabox · 11/02/2019 00:19

I dont think its harsh at all. I would be deleting it if it was my son. That is a massive line crossed for me. I dont care whether its 50 quid or 1p... stealing is disgusting and I wouldn't be giving a second chance. If that game has caused him to steal from his parents then it would be gone from my home.

YouBumder · 11/02/2019 00:27

We’ve deleted it, my son has ASD and gets too immersed in/worked up by it (tears/shouting etc) and after several warnings about this carry on it’s been deleted.

YouBumder · 11/02/2019 00:28

My other son spent a similar amount on FIFA points behind my back last year and I went apeshit

mommymooo · 11/02/2019 00:40

Deleting the game maybe a tad harsh thinking he plays this with all his friends I'd say last warning strike 2 and it's gone.
The thing is with these games they get up to certain levels of player he maybe very good. I'd put a block on the game. I have a 11 year old step son who has been on a very thin line. Passwords and parental guidance needs changed at least once a fortnight (no pun intended haha).

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