Parent Threatens To Return Sons’ Christmas Gifts As A Punishment
Often times we as children have heard of not getting gifts because of bad behavior. We are practically raised on the idea that we get presents from Santa depending on if we’ve been naughty or nice.
Well, it’s safe to say that this parent took this literally when their son did something he shouldn’t have and they’re debating on returning his Christmas presents. There is a backstory on what happened to determine if this punishment is applicable.
Parents tend to spend money on their children for Christmas, but what happens if your child does something wrong? Will you still give them the gifts or would you return them?
Most of you are probably wondering what exactly the situation was and that’s how you can determine if you’d give them the gifts or not. Well, let’s just say that he caused damage to an item which will need to be replaced
Christmas gifts can be pricey so if something becomes damaged and needs to be fixed then this parent may just be teaching their son responsibility for his actions, right? Or maybe she’s being a bit dramatic and just let the children be children on Christmas by keeping his gifts?
Either way, Reddit (and probably yourself) has opinions about this situation. So, let’s dive into this story to see exactly what the son did and what Reddit has to say about her debating returning their son’s Christmas gifts.
Here’s the whole story
The first not the as*hole comment!
Here’s a comment that makes sense.
This is the main priority.
Actions have consequences.
Making him earn the money sounds fair.
Withhold the gifts or return them? What to do.
Involving the child can help with them learning instead of resenting you
The son should understand that the money has to come from somewher
This is true.
Very true. It doesn’t need to become a habit.
“This is them.” Exactly.
I mean yeah either way they’re paying for it.
A Redditor happy to find a parent who gives consequences.
Their son definitely will.
You break it, you buy it.
Here’s on comment that has a different opinion than the rest.
Seems like Reddit is overall on the same page.
Making him earn the money back is a good call.
Another comment saying this.
Is this fair?
