"RichardK" wrote in message
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Sorry, but one of the fundamental problems with modern parenting is this
lack of respect for other people's property.

I agree that it seems to be more common these days. But it always did -
Cicero talked about it many centuries ago :-(

I don't care if it's only a car, it's /my/ car, and if you have through
carelessness or willful action caused damage to it, that is disrespectful,
and you're paying for it, one way or another. If someone gives me the
"It's only a car" attitude then I assume their own car matters little to
them, and they will earn a bloody great bootprint in the door (my boots
weigh something like 7lbs per foot and can inflict one hell of a dent).

And it will make you feel much better? Or like the child who dented yours?


Damage my property and pay. Assume it's your right to damage my property
because, hey, it's just property, then pay /and/ get no sympathy.

I don't damage people's property wilfully. But nor do I assume that all
damage is wilful.

Mary

Richard