Mary,
you must have made some impact for him to repay and apologize. i think its great how you are handling it as well, by letting him know you are proud he was truthful but make him understand that he still has to do "his time" by working off with chores. if parents that live in this complex could learn a thing or two from your ways, their kids would be more respectful. hopefully he will learn from this as well.
kassia
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