[Closed] Am I too strict?

Sounds like OP over reacted unless there is wider implications we don't know about such has his son has history of bad behaviour.

joolsburger - Member

Well that's me told! An overbearing bully eh, and you get that from the phrase "went a bit bonkers"? As for plan B the boy has an appetite like Bruce Bogtrotter so I'm not sure that would work

You asked the question...

maybe he's worked out his hourly rate / worth already and is charging you his business collection rate.Maybe he just needs to run this by you / agree before commencing his work next time 😉

Maybe if you were also his mate he would have done it for free as a favour or paid for your goods himself.