You really think that had an effect on the kid?
You can’t be that naive. Ok you got a little thrill out of the story. I’m glad it made you happy.
No, I think he was making a point to the mother as well as punishing the child in the only way he could. Yes, I got a little thrill out of a clever way to avenge this man’s and everyone else’s disturbed peace, whether or not the mother and son learned anything at all.