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Uh OH.. Tanner did a big no no and has to face - the music


TANNER'S MOM wrote: And it's not a sweet tune.

He was outside with his BB Gun, playing with the neighbor boy. I knew he had it and everything. He was okay..but they set up a target and instead of shooting at it straight on, Tanner tried a fancy side shot that missed. There was an old car sitting out in the yard of the neighbor and he shot the side window out.

He never said a word but his Dad found it. He is grounded and when they come home he has to go and tell them what he did and ask to work it off.

He is worried they will be mad at him. I told him it was time to step up and be a man and they will respect that alot more than having to knock on our door and ask to speak to his parents. I told him he was lucky Dad found it first because he would've gotten a spanking if they found it and knocked on the door. Now he has the chance to do the right thing.

Boys.. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Kirstenmumof3 replied: thumb.gif That is a really good way of handling this situation!

gr33n3y3z replied: I'm sure the neighbor will be upset but like you said they will respect Tanner going to them Vs. not going and letting them find it.

CantWait replied: Oh Gosh, poor guy. I bet he was just more embarrassed about the whole situation more then anything.

amynicole21 replied: Oh man. I remember having to "face the music" for something I did when I was a kid. The anticipation of it was torture. wacko.gif Poor kid. Hope he learns something from it.

redplaydoh replied: Poor kid, but what a great way of taking care of it. What did the neighbors say?

MommyToAshley replied: I think you handled that perfectly!

I feel bad for Tanner as it was an accident and I am sure the anticipation of what the neighbor will say is torture. He is learning a very valuable lesson though about taking responsibility for his actions.

Let us know what the neighbor says!

Kaitlin'smom replied: Well I am sure the neighbor wont be to happy but the fact he will telll them before they find out would speak very highly in my book. Let us know how it goes

Calimama replied: I hope the neighbors are nice. I'm glad he's taking responsibility for his actions.

kerriella replied: I agree, what a great way to teach your son about taking responsibility for
something and being accountable for his own actions. So many people today
seem perfectly happy to blame their parents, job, whatever for their situations
instead of just saying, "yeah it was all me, I screwed up and I am ready to deal
with the consequences." It's refreshing to see a parent teaching thier children
this important lesson.

lisar replied: I like the way you are handling it. KUP on how it goes.

TheOaf66 replied: good lesson to be learned so that is a good thing

just curious, how powerful is this BB gun that it can take out a window?

Boys will be boys laugh.gif

TANNER'S MOM replied: It was one of those BB guns that you can pump up a million times..Or use as a pellet gun.

Our neighbors didn't come home last night. They maybe out of town. They own race horses so they may not be back until Sunday evening. But Tanner went to he door about a millon times when he heard a car. Boy guy the waiting is going to be worse then actually telling them.

redchief replied: If it makes Tanner feel any better, I spent many grounded weekends due to the fragility and plenitude of glass. Seems they could make the stuff stand up to boys a little better.

In all seriousness, Mel, what you're having him do will build his character and show him that standing up and being responsible isn't the end of the world. thumb.gif

holley79 replied: I'm sorry about the anticipation. My mom gave me the same "face the music". I think it is a great lesson learned. Your a great mom Mel. hug.gif

hug.gif to Tanner also because my BB gun got me in trouble numerous times and I'm telling you it wasn't my fault. emlaugh.gif


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