Am wondering what people's opinions are....
If you child broke a friends bike/toy/scooter would you offer to replace or repair the item?
We had a friend of my sons over for a play and his mum and younger brother came over too. While he was riding my sons bmx bike he rode fast into our limestone wall and popped the front tyre. Neither the child or mum apologized which is all I would have expected. Had it been the other way I would have apologised and offered to replace or repair the tyre or cover the cost as it was through misbehaviour.
I am interested to hear what other people think on this?
thanks :-)
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Very poor form not apologising. I would have offered to have fixed it too, however I would say not to worry if it was the other way around. The 'not' apologising part is what I would be upset about.
I think when it comes to kids, accidents are bound to happen and unfortunately, things can get broken. Personally, I would have offered to replace the tyre because I feelt that is the right thing to do. Though, it sounds as though this offer hasn't been made, so I don't think there is too much you can do about it. Perhaps the mother was so embarassed and simlpy can't afford to offer to replace it? Though I agree, and apology should have been extended! As hard as it is, I would try not to be bothered about it much further, and next time they come around just remind all the children (in front of their mother) that they need to play respectfully with each others things.
I would have certainly offered, having it been reversed though probably would have refused the offer myself :) An apology is a given though and you should have at least got that
I would apologise and offer to replace it. If it was my sons toy, I would expect an apology and an offer to pay (but I probably would not accept the offer to pay if it was an accident).
yes, I would have
p.s I feel your pain our niece recently broke my partners prescription sunglasses and although she is a toddler and didn't mean it mum didn't apologise or offer to fix them. An apology goes a long way!
Well, if my child broke it I'd apologise and would make sure my child did too.. & would immediately replace, repair or give the dollar value of it.. It's the right thing to do... If it was my child's things I wouldn't have looked for a replacement unless it was malicious but I would have expected a sincere reaction at least..
We all know kids toys and things get broken sometimes but if it had been my child I would have immediately apologised and offered to replace it. Most parents would probably have refused the offer to replace but it is still the right thing to do
I would expect an apology at the least.i would say to the child can you please apologise to say tom for damaging his bike,no offence but I wouldn't care what the friend thought they obviously have no respect for other peoples things
If my child broke something that wasnt ours yes I would offer to fix or replace. I would definitely apologise and get my child to apologise too and I think it is very rude not to. I would expect anyone else who did the same to me or my family to at the very least apologise. I would ask for an apology from the child if the parent couldnt do it and if I got none that child wouldnt be allowed to play with my children or with my childrens things anymore. I would never let my children get away with that disrespect and I wont let a guest in our home disrespect us either.
I would definately apologise AND offer to pay for any repairs.
If my son ever broke anyhing of another kids, I would replace/repair it. I would feel terrible otherwise.