Originally Posted by redkimba
I think you did the right thing. The 8-year-old needs to learn that all actions have consequences, both good and bad.
I agree whole heartedly with this response!! I was a school secretary for 30 years. Believe me.....kids NEED to know and be TAUGHT there ARE consequences for their actions (good and bad). Better for them to learn the concept while it is a toy and not someone's health or worse their life.