If this wasn't public, she'd have them a replacement within a week.What lessons does it teach the kids?
1) Resort to violence when don't get your own way.
2) Don't appreciate the value of money.
3) You will eventually give in (in 1-2 years time) when you buy them a replacement!
She really is an idiot.
To be honest, if I did it, I hope I'd get them a replacement pretty quick too, and tell them it was my fault for over-reacting, and I had to pay for my mistake.