I don't think you were too harsh. However the other little boys behavior is probably a reflection of the attitudes of his parents. I know that when I was little we were in a very similar situation with a trampouline (no body in our neighborhood was cool enough to have a pool!) and a girl that bullied me. I was probably 10 and that was the day that my mom taught me about forgiveness. I didn't want to let her jump with us because she had been mean to me. My mom said that if I refused her I would be sinking to her level and that holding a grudge never did anyone any good. Then my mom told her that to be able to jump with us she would have to apologize for her past behavior. So she apologized and I forgave her and an hour later we were planning a slumber party. She and I are still friends. So maybe it would be worth it to try and bridge the gap and change both of their lives for the better. Just a thought...
__________________  Misty & Jamie
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