UAE Parent Sued for AED 20,000 After Son Breaks Another Child's Nose
The victim's father originally demanded AED 150,000 as compensation for his child's injuries and psychological damages
26 January 2023
Clarice
A case of caution to parents everywhere...
As a mum, dad or guardian, it's never a good feeling to receive a call from the school that your child has been in a fight, especially when he or she has injured another classmate.
It's even worse when you get another call, but this time it's because the victim's parent has filed a lawsuit against you.
In this case, an Abu Dhabi parent was ordered to pay AED 20,000 in compensation after his son broke a classmate's nose in a school fight. The incident landed the two fathers in Al Ain Civil Appeals Court, with the victim's parent initially demanding AED 150,000 as settlement for the nose injury and his child dealing with psychological issues caused by the fight.
The lower court's ruling only granted AED 20,000.
According to forensics, the fight resulted in a simple linear fracture of the boy's nasal bone, which was promptly treated at a hospital.
The father of the child who assaulted his classmate was made to pledge by the court to teach him proper behaviour.
The victim's father challenged the ruling of the appeals court, unsatisfied with the compensation amount and demanded an increase, but it was not approved.
What can we do to speak to our children?
While most children are able to possess some understanding of the law in their everyday lives, the concept of legal consequences aren't as present a thought in their minds until trouble actually comes knocking.
We see this in cases of school bullying, cyberbullying among kids and teens, and oftentimes in their desire to do wrongful behaviour without understanding why it's problematic.
It is our duty as parents to teach our kids proper behaviour, and how to help manage their emotions and choices well in the event of a verbal or physical fight with other children.
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