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My Favorite Things's avatar

I stopped volunteering to give Christmas gifts 🎁 to children because parents felt entitled to them.

People donated bikes and other nice toys. I imagine some of those people did without to make sure kids received their Christmas wishes. I gave out many gifts to parents and none of them said a word of thanks. I was shocked.

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Fre'd Bennett, MAHA's avatar

Our 5 children are all successful adults now.

Way back in the day, we participated in the hedonistic, let's get them all they ever wanted for Christmas. But we came to realize this was misguided.

These days, I'm proud to say that my children who are scattered around the globe, are all my friends. We talk about serious things we laugh about unserious things. but we talk.

Though I did my best as their father, I had no reason to expect that they would turn out so well,. and impress me so much.

Deo gratias.

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Roger Beal's avatar

Fred, you give the credit correctly, where it is truly due.

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