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Picture this: You hand your phone to a toddler what could possibly go wrong?

The mother-in-law was the one who handed over the phone to the toddler in the first place.

She took a chance and handed over her phone to the toddler so she could enjoy some YouTube time.

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If youve ever given a phone to a little one, you know how quickly things can escalate.

Now, the OP had some strong points in their defense.

First, they werent there when the incident occurred.

Toddler playing with a smartphone, capturing the curiosity and potential risk as the child holds it close to their face.

Second, they were not the ones who gave the phone to the toddler.

And third, theres the money issue.

Despite all of this, she wasnt willing to compromise.

Mother-in-law gives toddler phone; demands parents fix it after child breaks it.

The OP and her partner did a good job by trying to negotiate on the payment.

What would you do if you were in the OPs shoes?

Would you pay for the repair or stand your ground?

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