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Did the parents offer to pay for the damages? I really believe in taking 'personal responsibility', it's how we learn to be careful and respectful of other people's things. I don't think kids should be excused from consequences just because they're kids (assuming they are over the age of 5 and have some control over their own behavior).
When my daughter was little, I just made sure the consequences for irresponsible behavior were age-appropriate and not mixed with shame. I taught her that guilt was real, but could be redeemed (and promptly removed). I'm proud to say she's teaching her daughter the same thing.
I know nothing can replace the life that was in the egg, but it's a shame to waste the event if a lesson can be taught from it.
Did the parents offer to pay for the damages? I really believe in taking 'personal responsibility', it's how we learn to be careful and respectful of other people's things. I don't think kids should be excused from consequences just because they're kids (assuming they are over the age of 5 and have some control over their own behavior).
When my daughter was little, I just made sure the consequences for irresponsible behavior were age-appropriate and not mixed with shame. I taught her that guilt was real, but could be redeemed (and promptly removed). I'm proud to say she's teaching her daughter the same thing.
I know nothing can replace the life that was in the egg, but it's a shame to waste the event if a lesson can be taught from it.
