Hey some of you guys need to ease off
Personally, I didn't laugh when I read the story but change the perspective a little. A neighborhood punk has been causing trouble for you and your friends for a while now. After he ruins another afternoon (and you're furious), you find his expensive watch. Maybe not laughter but I'd sure feel something similar to that. Of course, what actions you then take are another issue.
As much as I'd hate it, I'd probably give/mail it back. 1) I don't know what sentimental value there is to the watch (even punks have grandfathers or uncles), 2) he's probably going nuts looking for it - why would he "make you his b*tch" for returning it?, and 3) I would be the more mature rising 11th grader.
Also, to those people who criticized the watch - its a lot of money to many people, just not to you guys who have rich parents.
Hey nokkin, have a happy birthday. Despite this punk and your dad's opinions.