Siren
Tour Rookie
I have just come back from the club and I am honestly fuming.
Heres the story
Last Thursday after my society round I sat in my usual space and noticed amongst others my sons name (11) etched into it. Got home that night and he admitted to me he had done it, so I grounded him. Xbox gone, no TV, not allowed out with his friends and as the Friday was last day of term, the children in his school can wear what they want. I made him go in his uniform as part of the punishment. I also made it clear we would be going up to the club and he would admit to what he had done to the manager or captain.
Now I am not happy with what he has done, I have not raised him to go around damaging other peoples property and to not have respect for other peoples belongings. He has been raised to have respect for others. I know he has done wrong, however I am also proud of the fact he straight up admitted to what he had done, no lies, he didnt even try to get out of it he flat out admitted to it.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday the course is closed and there is no answer in the office throughout the entire weekend. So on Monday I took him up to the course where he received a rollicking off the Manager. Now at this point the manager also pointed out 3 other tables which had damage of them including one with 12 or so severe gouge marks from where a committee member had banged a little trophy into the table calling for order during one of the societies. I was told that the committee was meeting on Wednesday evening and the damage was going to be on the list of things discussed which is fair enough. I also notified the manager of the punishments he had received and offered to either pay for a french polisher or to replace the table if needed.
However I decided to nip up the club 20 minutes earlier than normal to find out what had been said. As I walked into the lounge area the Manager came up to me smiling and said "slap on the wrist, a two week ban" So I asked about the other members who had caused damage and what their punishments were. According to the manager only my son was punished because he is the only member who admitted to causing damage.
I am honestly disgusted, in a game where honesty and integrity are supposed to be cornerstones he has been punished for telling the truth whereas other have gotten away with it through deceit and lies.
I expected him to be punished by the club, I am not happy as I dont believe the kid should be punished twice but I understood the need to do something. But banning him and allowing others to play is downright wrong in my opinion.
For me it tells the whole sad story when I walked into the house and told my son who then replied " I should have lied".
Our subs are due on Monday and I have already told the manager I wont be rejoining as this has left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Heres the story
Last Thursday after my society round I sat in my usual space and noticed amongst others my sons name (11) etched into it. Got home that night and he admitted to me he had done it, so I grounded him. Xbox gone, no TV, not allowed out with his friends and as the Friday was last day of term, the children in his school can wear what they want. I made him go in his uniform as part of the punishment. I also made it clear we would be going up to the club and he would admit to what he had done to the manager or captain.
Now I am not happy with what he has done, I have not raised him to go around damaging other peoples property and to not have respect for other peoples belongings. He has been raised to have respect for others. I know he has done wrong, however I am also proud of the fact he straight up admitted to what he had done, no lies, he didnt even try to get out of it he flat out admitted to it.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday the course is closed and there is no answer in the office throughout the entire weekend. So on Monday I took him up to the course where he received a rollicking off the Manager. Now at this point the manager also pointed out 3 other tables which had damage of them including one with 12 or so severe gouge marks from where a committee member had banged a little trophy into the table calling for order during one of the societies. I was told that the committee was meeting on Wednesday evening and the damage was going to be on the list of things discussed which is fair enough. I also notified the manager of the punishments he had received and offered to either pay for a french polisher or to replace the table if needed.
However I decided to nip up the club 20 minutes earlier than normal to find out what had been said. As I walked into the lounge area the Manager came up to me smiling and said "slap on the wrist, a two week ban" So I asked about the other members who had caused damage and what their punishments were. According to the manager only my son was punished because he is the only member who admitted to causing damage.
I am honestly disgusted, in a game where honesty and integrity are supposed to be cornerstones he has been punished for telling the truth whereas other have gotten away with it through deceit and lies.
I expected him to be punished by the club, I am not happy as I dont believe the kid should be punished twice but I understood the need to do something. But banning him and allowing others to play is downright wrong in my opinion.
For me it tells the whole sad story when I walked into the house and told my son who then replied " I should have lied".
Our subs are due on Monday and I have already told the manager I wont be rejoining as this has left a bitter taste in my mouth.
