"Worst christmas ever"

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

Is there any reason why we can't expect it?
Kids should know about reality and life long before they are 11.

They'll live to see a 111, let's give them some playtime first.

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

Lets give them some values first.

And we can do that by being good parents and a good society.
By giving them examples, taking time and teach them things, sit with them with movies and tell them what's wrong and right, play games with them and teach them values trough play. And then go outside with them. Take them camping or a least long walks. Make playing boardgames fun for them so they'll socialize more easily when they reach their teens. Teach them modesty 364 days in a year and give them a special treat that one day, a reward for a years worth growing up to be better persons than their spoiled peers.

Not rub their faces in about how most of this planet suffers. Just strap them to a chair ala Clockwork orange and break them into a psychological mess.

But Tribes, I do understand your point. Modern children are overindulgent and spoiled brats. And that's not because they have no perspective about the 150 Christmas suiciders and the hungry Africans. It's because it was easier for their parents to just buy them crap all year round than actually making an effort in raising them. If their PS4 or X-box goes down on Christmas and they turn into a teary puddle, I'll even laugh about it. Schadenfreude mein Freund.
Aber, the Maggot... excuse me, Lizzard squad made no distinction and children, that got their one special gift in this year, those children are not spoiled brats and those children were really hurt.