Parent Threatens To Return Sons’ Christmas Gifts As A Punishment

Oftentimes, we as children have heard of not receiving gifts because of bad behavior. We are practically raised on the idea that we get presents from Santa depending on whether 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 returning his Christmas presents. There is a backstory to 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 that 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 should just let the children be children on Christmas by keeping his gifts?

Either way, Reddit (and probably you) 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

Throwawaypowerpuff

The first not the a*hole comment!

sra19

Here’s a comment that makes sense.

Meechgalhuquot

This is the main priority.

raya__85

Actions have consequences.

isabelladangelo

Making him earn the money sounds fair.

yolodex

Withhold the gifts or return them? What to do.

IridescentTardigrade

Involving the child can help them learn instead of resenting you.

2tinymonkeys

The son should understand that the money has to come from somewhere.

Angry_Toaster72

This is true.

Hermantobarish

Very true. It doesn’t need to become a habit.

ohsogreen

“This is them.” Exactly.

gooberfaced

I mean, yeah, either way, they’re paying for it.

heva22

A Redditor happy to find a parent who gives consequences.

SnooRadishes5305

Their son definitely will.

mydogsaregerman

You break it, you buy it.

kittynoodlesoap

Here’s one comment that has a different opinion than the rest.

nettiemaria7

Seems like Reddit is overall on the same page.

ImpulsiveRuminator

Making him earn the money back is a good call.

Melzilla79

Another comment saying this.

Viva_Veracity1906

Is this fair?

SodaButteWolf