Should my son write a letter of apology for throwing water balloons if he has already admitted to it?
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Should my son write a letter of apology for throwing water balloons if he has already admitted to it?
My son has been throwing water balloons at houses of people he knows, as a prank. Apparently the owner of one of the houses saw him the last time, and wants a written letter of apology from him, stating how many times he did it. When my son found out how upset the owner was, he called and apologized for the “childish pranks” but she will not let it go without a letter. She has already called the police and there is no doubt she will turn his name i, if she does not get what she wants. What should he do?
Asked on July 20, 2011 Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Ok so now I can't say who is really being the child in this situation because apparently your son has already stepped up. No, I would not have your son write anything down. What law, may I ask, has been been charged with breaking or being threatened with being charged with breaking? Nusance? vandalism? Has he broken anything? Even if she turns in his name, as you say, to the police, what do you really think will happen? I would go and speak with the police yourself and let them know that you have taken care of the situation on your end and your son as apologized. That there was no damage done and it will not happen again. And let them know that she is harassing you. They don;t want to deal with this either. Believe me. Good luck.
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