You should try to prepare them for your decision instead of just 'springing' it 'on' them suddenly.
The rope stretches and 'springs' back into shape. [=returns to its original shape]
New housing developments are 'springing up' all over the state.
(..) Thanks, Jess. Where's my spaceship? Almost there, guys. Slink, you think you can make it? Well, l might be old, but l still got a spring in my step. -He did it! -All right, Slinkykins. Okay, climb across. You lost, little doggie? Well, well. Look who's back. (..)2010 Toy Story 3
(..) -Bo Peep? Yeah. Even Bo. All good toys who've gone on to new owners. But through every yard sale, every spring cleaning, Andy held on to us! He must care about us, or we wouldn't be here. You wait. Andy's gonna tuck us in the attic. lt'll be safe and warm... -And we'll all be together. (..)2010 Toy Story 3