Posted By: SM on 2008-05-31
In Reply to: Anyone ever been in this situation? - How did/would you handle this?

But tell them what happened.  Just say you thought they ought to know and if they happen to see this specific game lying around, let you know.  That's how I would handle it.  Parents tend to get upset when they think their kids are being accused.  And they don't like to feel like they are being criticized as parents.  Delicacy and diplomacy is the key.

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