We need to discipline my older song for scaring his brother. He's really upset about our chosen punishment.

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My husband and I have two boys, “Andy,” 7, and “Jack,” 5. The boys have shared the same bedroom for the last three years. We are in the process of looking for a bigger place so the kids can each have their own rooms and we can have more space in general. The boys share a bunk bed (Jack has the bottom). The problem is Andy has recently convinced his brother that a monster lives under the lower half. Jack is very frightened and still believes it despite reassurances from my husband and me and clearing everything out from underneath to show him there’s nothing there (Andy told him the monster disappears when adults are around). My husband has suggested