<p>Sometimes, our kids need to learn these lessons on their own & figure out how to assert themselves about getting back what they are owed. As a parent, it’s painful to watch/hear about our kids learning these lessons. I’m sure these incidents will give your S quite a bit to ponder over the break about the nature of friendship & possibly how to prevent similar situations in the future. As my mom told me, some folks in this world are “givers” and some are “takers.” It’s tough watching others take advantage of our loved ones, but it is a growing process.</p>