You should be proud of yourself It is time someone in this world started teaching their children to take responsibility for their actions and respect for other peoples property. The family should feel blessed that you cared enough for your grandchildren to teach them right from wrong. Thank You for giving me hope that some of todays children will learn to grow up good responsible people.

You were so right for doing that. Sounds to me that if you caught flack for this then they are probably letting him get away with bad behavior and that's not right.

At the age of 8, he knew exactly what he was doing. Teaching him that there are consequences is a good thing. Teaching him that he needs to be financially responsible for his actions is a good thing too! :D:D:D

No not a extreme strong punishment, and I would support you completely in your decision. You are correct, he does need to know that he is responsible for his actions, and he is old enough to understand that. He also will understand now that for every action, there is an equal reaction.

Great lesson you are teaching him.

You made the consequence, fair, just, comprehendable, & you did it with love. Bravo Grandma!

I see no problem with what you did.... in fact I just did the same thing with my 6 year old. He broke is 18 month old sisters musical snow globe just because he wanted to see how hard he had to push the globe part before it broke. Don't ask me what made him think to do that, but I just told him that since he broke it he is to replace it. Not that I won't give him his money back also, but he will now think before he is careless and breaks things next time.

Nope, tough love is just that----tough! My thought is always---what is this child going to do when he get to be an adult with kids of their own??? How are they going to be able to be able to work with others? etc.....

That said, what created the anger in the first place? That needs to be understood and addressed also.

I think you did the right thing. There are too many parents and greandparents that are not teaching their children right from wrong and that there are consequences for your actions (good or bad). Stand firm in your beliefs and convictions.

I agree with everyone else that you were fair and responsible. It's not like you pitched a fit and told him how horrible he was. You gave him consequences and even a choice for how to correct the problem. I think you did a great job. I feel sorry for his parents who at 8 aren't teaching him consequences or financial responsibility. Now is the ideal time! They will pay the price for that later when he is a teen and doesn't understand why taking a razor to his $50 jeans is not a bad thing.
You did great!

What did you was very fair and in line with teaching the concept of fairness. You should not be getting any flak for this!