I agree. OP has done themself no favors by kicking the can down the road. It was cruel to let them carry on this long without consequences. There is no need to

I agree. OP has done themself no favors by kicking the can down the road. It was cruel to let them carry on this long without consequences. There is no need to heap on another cruelty. The fact that OP even has to wonder about this is depressing. You’re the boss. The buck stops with you. And that includes holding yourself accountable.