05-14-2012, 11:03 AM
Lily, this is a clear form of defiance, and even cyber bullying. I would advise punishing him in person.
It may not seem a big deal to do something such as this ingame, but it's just as real as bullying on the playground, or just general real life. If nothing is done to stop it, it will continue, and there is no reason to stop playing just because of them.
You can put it down to "kids being kids", but really, being allowed to continue doing something like this will only set a bad trend for him in future... This is something which is most definitely not okay. If he isn't made to understand the ramifications, how will he learn that it's wrong.
I'm sorry if I'm stating the obvious, or giving my opinion where it is not welcome to give, but I have genuine concern for you, your sons, and this whole situation in general... I just hope it can be resolved.
It may not seem a big deal to do something such as this ingame, but it's just as real as bullying on the playground, or just general real life. If nothing is done to stop it, it will continue, and there is no reason to stop playing just because of them.
You can put it down to "kids being kids", but really, being allowed to continue doing something like this will only set a bad trend for him in future... This is something which is most definitely not okay. If he isn't made to understand the ramifications, how will he learn that it's wrong.
I'm sorry if I'm stating the obvious, or giving my opinion where it is not welcome to give, but I have genuine concern for you, your sons, and this whole situation in general... I just hope it can be resolved.