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While different cultures celebrate the holidays in different ways, many have one thing in common. Presents! Covered in pretty paper, maybe even tied up with a bow or ribbon, it's usually not the surprise inside but the thought that matters. Yes, material possessions are nice but another person thinking of you and trying to make you smile? That's a whole lot better. To most.

Because some kids still haven't figured it out and all they care about is how expensive or how cool their gift is. Don't get me wrong, I understand that it's normal for children to occasionally feel like the world revolves around them but getting a new car and dreading it because of its color? That's just plain entitlement.

So, to remind you to remain humble and thankful, Bored Panda compiled a list of boys and girls who didn't.

#1

Does This Count? Stop Buying Consoles For Yourselves. My Kids Need Them For Xmas

Does This Count? Stop Buying Consoles For Yourselves. My Kids Need Them For Xmas

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Kanuli
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got the Accessory set for the gameboy color which I bought myself, for Christmas back then. And it was perfect...

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To learn more about this type of behavior, we contacted Talya Stone, media maven who now runs digital magazines Motherhood: The Real Deal and 40 Now What.

"Sadly, I believe that gratitude and humility don't come naturally to children these days because we worship at the altar of consumerism, and children in the western world are used to having pretty much everything they want, and a lot of the time it's on-demand," Stone told Bored Panda.

"Moreover, when parents want their children to enjoy the luxuries and perhaps every comfort and opportunity they didn't have as a child without any kind of struggle or wanting for anything in the mix, unfortunately, this can be a breeding ground for ingratitude and insolence. So yes, parents these days actually need to work even harder to instill gratitude and humility in their children simply because children in this modern world have it too good."

#2

Just Get Them What They Ask For

Just Get Them What They Ask For

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C. Wade
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't overthink it, return them, get her a pair of bootleg cabled Apple earphones, the $1.50 kind. See how she likes them lol

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#3

Strangers Won't Give My Kid AirPods Or Money? Thanks For Ruining His Christmas

Strangers Won't Give My Kid AirPods Or Money? Thanks For Ruining His Christmas

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A B C
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh, Pandas, if y'all don't give me 20 bucks, you're selfish and ruin my Christmas! You don't know me, but that doesn't matter. Send money. /s 🤦‍♀️

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#4

Girl Asks For New 4k TV Because The One Her Parents Got Her Wasn't Good Enough

Girl Asks For New 4k TV Because The One Her Parents Got Her Wasn't Good Enough

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Stone touched upon something very important. Overindulgence. The consequences of spoiling your kids aren't pretty. Research shows that it leads to self-centeredness, greed, and unwillingness to be held accountable for actions, to name just a few of the unpleasant traits seen in children and adults who got too much, too often. And the fact that we are more affluent than previous generations has a lot to do with it!

"It's important for parents to teach [their kids] basic principles that can help to counteract the overindulgence as well as trying not to overindulge them in the first place," Stone highlighted.

"Children these days are so used to getting what they want without having to work for it. So get them to do some chores and pull their weight around the house from an early age (not for money though!), teach them gratitude and how to say thank you, ensure they have boundaries for behavior and discipline when it's called for, teach them manners, educate them about those in the world who have less or nothing, and be sure that you raise them to understand the value of money."

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#6

Basically This Kid Asked If He Was An A-Hole For Breaking His Switch Because His Mom Wanted To Treat Herself; 20/10 That Kid's An A-Hole

Basically This Kid Asked If He Was An A-Hole For Breaking His Switch Because His Mom Wanted To Treat Herself; 20/10 That Kid's An A-Hole

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#7

Seriously?

Seriously?

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Vorknkx
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh no, the poor kid won't be allowed onto the playground due to outdated hardware :D

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Psychotherapist Amy Morin said that while it's important to address a child's ungrateful behavior, parents also have to keep in mind that it's normal for the little ones to be a bit egocentric at times. However, over time, these moments should become less frequent, not more.

Talya Stone also provided a few examples of how to achieve it:

  • Limit the number of presents they receive in the first instance;
  • Donate some presents to charity or disadvantaged children or better yet take them round to give food and drinks to the homeless;
  • Put some of their toys/gifts away then give it back to them so that they learn to appreciate them;
  • Educate them about saying please and thank you and why it's important to be grateful;
  • Instill a daily gratitude practice to help cultivate an attitude of gratitude;
  • Demand an appropriate level of respect in your family and ensure you are modeling this too;
  • Have them write thank you letters/make thank you videos for every present they receive.
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Let's hope that next Christmas will be easier than this one!

#8

Oh My God, What A Spoiled Brat

Oh My God, What A Spoiled Brat

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R. U. Sirius
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This parent lack of knowing how messed up their kid is in terms of expectations/reality/gratitude/etc. is alarming af. And they think someone is just gonna hand them over a new/nearly newcar b/c of how messed up their kid expectations are? Smh... Why do people as dumb as this parent have kids... It should be a crime or something... :/

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#9

Bumblebee Didn’t Want To Be In Their Possession

Bumblebee Didn’t Want To Be In Their Possession

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#10

Some Kids Are The Worst Kind Of Choosing Beggars

Some Kids Are The Worst Kind Of Choosing Beggars

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#11

Spoiled Brat Wrecks Car Because It Wasn’t The One He Wanted

Spoiled Brat Wrecks Car Because It Wasn’t The One He Wanted

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Alexia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This seems unbelievable. How and arrogant and entitled can someone be, to do such a thing?

Vicky Zar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How old do you have to be, to get a drivers license in India? It‘s 18 in Germany, if this „boy“ is 18, then he is not really a child anymore…

Mazer
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We were sent to write a case involving a car lodged in a redwood tree….200’ in the air. Kid drove it off a carport adjacent to their home along a canyon. Our officer was speaking to the dad, joked about the kid having to now ride his bike for a while as punishment. The dad did not hesitate at all, said to the officer “why, we have insurance, this will be covered, he (meaning the kid) will be driving again next week.”Stunning, just stunning

Sofia Murat
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeez, could have sold it, but why push a new car into a river? Next time I'm sure he'll get a toy car.

Lori
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And he lives in India, where he knows there are millions in poverty!

Henry Russell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

now to get back at him is to not give him any car after that and make him buy it that is what i would do to most people on this thing

gg Gc
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They created that now live with it. I'm sure that otherwise he's a fine human. (not)

bryguy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of us think the parents wouldn't replace it to prove a point but in fact they almost always do. I went to school with this girl that had a brand new BMW and crashed it, her parents got her a brand new silver Mercedes and she was livid, was embarrassed to drive it saying its an old ladys car. She would park it on their front lawn and complained enough that only a few weeks later she had a black G-wagon. I heard her dad one time say "It's my money and I want to spoil my kids!!"

Roselyn Park
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A girl in my year at college was given a brand new Mercedes for her 18th birthday. She drove irresponsibly, crashed it, and it was a complete write off. Daddy punished her by buying a secondhand Merc to replace it. 🤨

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#12

So I Just Let Malique Open Up One Christmas Gift An He Had The Audacity To Tell Me To Take These Back. Oh Okay I'll Take It All Back

So I Just Let Malique Open Up One Christmas Gift An He Had The Audacity To Tell Me To Take These Back. Oh Okay I'll Take It All Back

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#13

Entitled Kid Jealous Of His Mom Getting A Car

Entitled Kid Jealous Of His Mom Getting A Car

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GenericPanda09
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah...... parents can do that when they work and earn the money...... tough life huh.

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#14

I Have No Words

I Have No Words

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#15

"My Son Must Have A £25k Car As A Present, It's An Emergency"

"My Son Must Have A £25k Car As A Present, It's An Emergency"

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#16

Entitled Rich Kid Asks For Birthday Money

Entitled Rich Kid Asks For Birthday Money

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C. Wade
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a one way ticket to station You Ain't Getting Sh*t And I'm Never Talking To You Again. Please mind the gap.

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#18

When You Want Only One Present In The World

When You Want Only One Present In The World

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Luther von Wolfen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My kid literally just wants their grandparents to use their correct pronouns. They didn't even make a list of stuff they wanted for Christmas.

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#19

Sorry Mom

Sorry Mom

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#20

That's That Christmas Spirit

That's That Christmas Spirit

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#21

He Only Got 6 Gifts

He Only Got 6 Gifts

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A B C
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I were involved, this entitled douche would get exactly five pieces of coal next year.

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#22

Entitled Girl Is Mad That Her Parents Are Taking Her To Disneyland Instead Of Taking Her To The Mall To Buy More X-Mas Presents

Entitled Girl Is Mad That Her Parents Are Taking Her To Disneyland Instead Of Taking Her To The Mall To Buy More X-Mas Presents

By the way,  she already bought some and is now demanding more, even though she’s getting a ton on the 25th too.

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Vicky Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even though i hate her attitude, i don't understand why a parent would force Disneyland to their child if they don't want to go

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#25

It's So Difficult To Feel Christmas Spirit

It's So Difficult To Feel Christmas Spirit

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A B C
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because we all know Christmas is only about getting cars. THAT is the true Christmas spirit. /s

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#26

Better Gave Him An iPad

Better Gave Him An iPad

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#28

The World Of Presents Can Be Very Unfair

The World Of Presents Can Be Very Unfair

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#29

This Girl I Used To Know From Middle School Hasn't Aged Well

This Girl I Used To Know From Middle School Hasn't Aged Well

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#31

Arthur's Jumper Is Finished And He Hates It

Arthur's Jumper Is Finished And He Hates It

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Kirsten Kerkhof
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not sure I'd call him a brat. It's a pity about the hard work and the yarn that went into it, but he is not a Weasley. Kids don't have to love all the clothes that are put on them.

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#32

On USPS Adopt A Santa Letter. Because Clearly, This Child Wants A Tattoo Gift Certificate

On USPS Adopt A Santa Letter. Because Clearly, This Child Wants A Tattoo Gift Certificate

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snipergun
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do assume that parent wrote that part... Hampster cage... Yeah. Not sure who is really the one to blame here.

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#33

Casual Christmas Excuse

Casual Christmas Excuse

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#34

Just Painted My 3 Year - Old Brothers Jeep Red Cause He Only Wants To Drive It If Its Red, Now He's Crying Cause He Wants It White Again

Just Painted My 3 Year - Old Brothers Jeep Red Cause He Only Wants To Drive It If Its Red, Now He's Crying Cause He Wants It White Again

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Shelli PL
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly not sure he’s a brat but rather a youngling that would cry because water is wet ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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#35

Worst Present Ever, Mama

Worst Present Ever, Mama

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Luther von Wolfen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think a 5yo is in the same category as a 20yo who didn't like the color of the car they got. The mom is right - meet 'em where they're at.

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