To put a passive aggressive post on Facebook because one of DC's friends knocked over my computer and (I think) smashed my Apple Watch during a sleepover!

[being40]

Just to say as can't be 100% sure as I didn't see it happen. But my DC had her friend over on Friday night. The friend is quite boisterous and at some point my computer charger was taken out of its socket (it was charging my laptop) and knocked over. At the same time my watch appears to have been stood on as cracks appeared the next day. I'm fuming but there's nothing I can do.
My DC wasn't sitting near the computer but the friend was. I only went to the shops (they are both 11) to get some breakfast.
Watch was a birthday/Christmas present from my DH!

We have some expensive stuff/collectibles/antique stuff

PMSL at someone who has "collectibles" berating the OP for having something overpriced that serves no purpose... 😂

Don’t do it. It won’t make a difference. My Dds friend killed our laptop in the same way. Put it down to experience even if it wrangles.

yanbu - go for it. If it is to get a response from the mum, yep that'll work!

What will you say?

Shouldn't have left them alone to be honest

Shouldn't have left them alone to be honest

Don't be ridiculous. They are 11, not 1.

You have no proof at all

If you mentioned to the mum she could rightly question you leaving her child alone - not your child - not your call . If something happened you could be charged with neglect - I’d apply the same thought process to the watch - it’s your problem

Don’t post on FB , don’t be passive aggressive life’s too short

You left two 11-year-olds unsupervised and shit happened. Your fault entirely. Own it, grow up and move on.

Assume OP isn’t coming back - this didn’t go the way you were expecting, did it OP?

@Instatwat

This thread DEFINITELY did not go the way the OP wanted it to.

Where are you @being40 ??? 👀

Crikey. I've been offline working. Colleague has been bereaved so I forgot about this. Yes I realised I was BU. I felt very emotional when I put the iron so question and I probably should have stayed offline. As is the way it was the last straw in a series of more serious things so I should probably put a lid on it so to speak.

iron? I meant original post!

Oh and the shop I went to when I left them is opposite our house. I can see into our lounge for it (if our curtains are open) so I certainly was neglecting the children. And my DC has been left without an adult when she's was at the friend's house.

Personally I think 11 year olds should be able to be left for half an hour or so without breaking stuff. Especially more than one stuff.

But YABU about the message.

11 year olds get themselves to and from school.

I’d love to know what @TigerOnATrain deems appropriate to spend money on. Clearly only stuff that’s going to be locked away where it can’t even be seen