Hes a big boy, you should not have to tell him to check the pockets.
I told my hubby, the 1ST time I ever warsh his clothes, that if he leaves ANYTHING in his pocket and it get warshed.. its not my fault bc he is old enough to take his junk of out his pocket with out being told. If I can remeber to do it, I know he can remember to do it too.
I am sorry you are having a bad day