Im M19. I was on a public train in Sydney and had a good amount of luggage with me. When I was exiting the train, I forgot that I kept my headphones at the seat beside me when I sat down.
Those were my dad’s headphones which he passed on to me. He kept great care of them (he always takes good care of his stuff). He had the headphones for 9 years and they still worked and looked like brand new. And now I have lost them.
What should I do? How should I tell them?
I know he wouldn’t get that mad but both my parents would be really disappointed.
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just tell them it got snatched by a kangaroo
Just say it. No stress
Yo,
“I lost your headphones, sorry. How can I make it up to you?”
Good luck.
Tell ’em honestly. Your intent? Honest. You didn’t mean to lose them of course, you tried hard to keep them in good health and safe. The accident? Honest. It was a busy spot, in a crowded public space, a lot going on to replace the thought of the headphones in your mind. Out of anything to misplace and forget, it may suck, but it’s better than a lot of other things you could have lost. They shouldn’t mind, and any good parent would appreciate the honesty, know they’ve made similar mistakes before, and be glad your home safe. Good luck tho
You messed up and silence will only make it worse so tell them now with honesty. Disappointment is easier to face when you show maturity and take full responsibility.
Hey, just be honest and own it. Something like:
“Hey Dad, I messed up and left the headphones on the train. I feel awful about it I know how much they meant to you, and I’m really sorry. I should’ve been more careful.”
That kind of honesty hits way harder than making excuses. Yeah, they’ll be disappointed but they’ll also see that you care and take responsibility. And honestly? Everyone loses stuff. It’s human. What matters is how you handle it.
Tell them some story about how something really scary happened to you but you got away, and the only bad thing that happened was you lost the earphones . Like this: – https://youtube.com/shorts/KI3PketLJsc?si=5Y-AqQetU22VsZGs
Can you buy similar ones?