first of all its about a jacket being damaged - everything else is conjecture.

both boys agree that boy #1 did damage the jacket of boy #2.

goal: repair and/or replace the jacket.

resolution options:
- ignore it.
- let the boys sort it out between them.
- let the school sort it out.
- call the insurance company and let them sort it out.
- parental intervention via viewing the jacket assessing the damage and
taking action accordingly including: a. repairing the jacket, b. establishing
value (e.g.,viewing a receipt) and making a cash payment for all, half or a portion
of the jacket, c. taking both boys shopping for a replacement jacket of
like or equal value if the original jacket is no longer in the store, d. etc.

secondly, any collateral issues should be handled separately should the need arise.

goal: protect the the children.

- eminent danger: if boy #2 is putting boy #1 in harms way via violent actions then the school must be notified immediately and steps taken to ensure the security of boy #1.

- quality of education: if boy #1 & boy #2 are constantly at odds with each other (for whatever reason) to the extend that it is compromising either child's scholastic performance then the school must be notified immediately and steps taken to rectify the situation.

- stealing/conning: if boy #2 and/or his family are in fact attempting to extort money from boy #1 and/or his family then the police should be contacted immediately.