You have a point. Didnt really look at it that way. However, I think he should have "thrown it away" on Ebay or something. Thats just money down the drain to me. I have "thrown away" plenty of things of my kids and made them earn the originals back by chores or good behavior. I really feel for the mom because she was the one that fronted all the money. I hope they did learn their lesson though and act accordingly with their other toys! Thanks for a showing us diffent point of view.