VA: Destructive Kids and Pick-up Truck Drama
Sep 26th, 2007
Wow and I thought I was morally corrupt! I read so many comments concerning this situation where people insisted I shouldn’t give Mr. Hick one red cent that I seriously […]
Original post: Destructive Kids and Pick-up Truck Drama



V, I like your punishment style. My nephew had a similar event at around age 6, he also got the impulse for wanton thoughtless destruction WORKED out of him, he had to make the repairs, etc. it was good for him. The only thing I’d add is that I’d rephrase this sentence: “As far as I’m concerned, 8 years old is a bit too young to be behaving this destructively.” Eight years old is a bit too OLD to be behaving this destructively, if you know what I mean. And as a “reprieve,” why not get your husband’s kid to read a few books. Will it be considered further punishment or a reward for good behavior?