Originally Posted by finsup:
I had a child hit our window with a plastic hammer. He was 2...pretty much knew better but also still 2 and impulsive. I did email mom and let her know what happened. She apologized profusely and offered to pay for the whole thing. We agreed to split it though because I felt like it really could have been anyone. I was actually thankful it happened. I had no idea that window was so weak and that no one got hurt was a huge blessing. We could replace it before something really bad happened. But I think situations like this are really a case by case basis. I may have offered to spilt it in this case too...not so much after that response though!
I see this as different since the provider has been working with the child and has spoken to mom (who apparently doesn't realize she needs to help with her child's behavior). I do believe that kids will be kids, but I also believe that parents should be parents.