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MMD: Should I make my son pay for his mistake?

Former_MSE_Naomi · 2018-03-20 16:37:07

This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My 19-year-old regularly borrows the family car, and contributes money to its running costs. He was recently in a small accident and badly dented the bumper. Our insurance will cover the repairs but my husband thinks we should make him pay upfront to teach him to take…

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JayD Posts: 784 Forumite

9 April 2018 at 10:24AM

I am assuming you know that the 'accident' was his fault and that he pays s share of the insurance premium.
If so, and your insurance requires that you pay an excess, then maybe he should pay that.
If he doesn't pay towards the insurance then maybe it's time he did ...

Otherwise

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