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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I mean I see were you are going but if they already wanted and you confirmed, like if the kid has wanted it and you are the parent or you talked with their parents, etc.. it's not that crazy.

I mean maybe I would go and make a gift card or something saying they can get it as a presen and if they are ok with it you then get it, ideally adopting of course.

[–] [email protected] 39 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

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