10 Expensive Items Kids Ruined By Accident

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Children are known for being curious and playful, but sometimes their innocent antics can lead to costly accidents. Parents on an online forum shared their experiences of the most expensive things their children have ruined by accident. Here are some of the most notable ones.

1. Television

One parent shared that their toddler threw a toy at their brand new flat-screen TV, shattering the screen and rendering it useless. Another parent had a similar experience where their child accidentally hit the screen with a Wii remote, causing irreparable damage. As televisions can be expensive items, this kind of accident can be a costly one.

2. Artwork

One parent shared how their child accidentally spilled a cup of juice on a valuable painting that had been in the family for generations. The artwork was ruined beyond repair, and the parent was devastated. Another parent had a similar experience where their child drew on a canvas that had been painted by a famous artist, completely ruining it. Artwork can be a significant investment, and unfortunately, children may not always understand the value of such items.

3. Car

One parent shared how their child accidentally put a rock in the gas tank of their car, causing significant damage to the engine. The cost of repairing the damage was over $5,000, which was a huge financial blow to the family. Another parent had a similar experience where their child accidentally released the handbrake of their parked car, causing it to roll down a hill and into a tree. The damage was so extensive that the car was deemed a write-off.

4. Laptop

One parent shared how their child accidentally spilled a cup of milk on their expensive laptop, causing it to stop working. Another parent had a similar experience where their child accidentally dropped a heavy toy on their laptop, breaking the screen and rendering it useless. As laptops are essential for work and school, having one broken can be both financially and functionally inconvenient.

5. Furniture

One parent shared how their child accidentally spilled nail polish on their expensive leather couch, leaving an unsightly and permanent stain. Another parent had a similar experience where their child accidentally spilled red wine on their white upholstered chairs, causing them to become permanently stained. As furniture can be expensive and often difficult to repair, these kinds of accidents can be financially burdensome.

6. Musical Instruments

One parent shared how their child accidentally knocked over their expensive guitar, causing it to break beyond repair. Another parent had a similar experience where their child accidentally dropped a drumstick on their drum set, causing a dent that affected the sound quality. Musical instruments can be a significant investment, and the damage caused by children can be a costly mistake.

7. Jewelry

One parent shared how their child accidentally flushed their expensive diamond earrings down the toilet, causing them to disappear forever. Another parent had a similar experience where their child played with their expensive watch and damaged the mechanism, rendering it useless. Jewelry can hold sentimental value and be costly, and accidents involving them can be financially and emotionally painful.

8. Appliances

One parent shared how their child accidentally broke their expensive coffee machine by dropping it on the ground. Another parent had a similar experience where their child accidentally spilled water on their expensive toaster oven, causing it to short circuit and stop working. Appliances are essential for daily life, and having to replace them can be a costly inconvenience.

9. Mobile Devices

One parent shared how their child accidentally dropped their expensive smartphone on a concrete floor, causing the screen to shatter. Another parent had a similar experience where their child accidentally submerged their expensive tablet in water, causing it to stop working. Mobile devices are a significant investment, and accidents involving them can be both financially and practically inconvenient.

10. Pets

One parent shared how their child accidentally fed their pet hamster a fruit that was toxic to the animal, causing it to die. Another parent had a similar experience where their child accidentally left a gate open, and their pet escaped and got hit by a car. Pets can be a part of the family and losing them can be both emotionally and financially devastating.