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What do you do when someone breaks something?
Someone Broke In: Now What Do I Do?
- Call the Police. First things first; call the police and file a report.
- Call Your Insurance Company. Call your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance provider within 24 hours to begin the claims process as quickly as possible.
- Watch Security Footage.
- Clean Up.
- Improve Your Home’s Security.
How do I tell my mom I broke something expensive?
Ask your parents if they have a few minutes to listen to you. Be very calm and tell them that you broke something expensive that they value. Tell them that it was an accident and that it was not intentional. You can explain how the accident happened if you think that will help.
Can a child pay to replace a broken item?
The parents of the child can offer to pay to replace a broken item, but in truth, you probably shouldn’t take them up on it when a toddler is involved. Now, the scenario would be completely different if this was a seven-year-old boy who threw a phone into the pool.
What should I do if my child is destroying my property?
Be clear in your expectations and what the consequences will be if your child does destroy your property. Be very clear that frustration is not an excuse for destroying property. Talk with your child during a calm moment about things they can do instead of breaking things when they get upset and frustrated.
Who is responsible when a child breaks something?
And if a friend’s teenager breaks something of yours, they can pay it off themselves by picking up an extra shift at Orange Julius. Here’s a handy chart to remember who is responsible when a child breaks one of your items: 0-4 years old: Tough luck. You’ve got nobody to blame but yourself.
Why does my child break things and punch holes?
Sometimes destructive behavior serves a different purpose: intimidation. A child may learn that by breaking things, punching holes in the wall, and behaving violently, they can frighten a parent into doing what they want. One adolescent shared in therapy, “I know how to get ungrounded.