• grayman@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Paying for something someone wants isn’t the same as a surprise gift.

    A parent buying a pet for their kids is actually a parent buying a pet for themselves; the parents very well know the pet is ultimately their responsibility.

    I don’t think anyone is saying to not do those things. It’s the surprise of a pet that is heinous.

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      1 year ago

      Can still be a surprise that they want it doesn’t mean they expect it.