I said no

“Son, PlayStation is made by an evil corporation built on worker exploitation”

I got him another electronic gift instead - an EU-approved USB-C cable

He opened it with visible disgust

Then something utterly shocking happened

My wife’s boyfriend Arnold got him the PlayStation my son wanted

“Thank you uncle Arnold” my son hugged him for almost a minute

I pulled my wife aside and explained that her lover is undermining our values

She mumbled “at least he got him a real gift”

The morning after, while my son was still asleep, I took his console and went to the store

Thanks to the wonderful EU consumer protection law, I was able to get a full cash refund of €549

Then I bought a gift for my son that he truly deserves

€549 worth of carbon offset credits

When I came home my son was crying looking for his PS5

I smiled and showed him the carbon certificate

He started shaking and cried even more

Being a good parent means teaching your child European values

And I know my son will thank me for it in the future

https://x.com/eurofounder/status/2004837957933375812

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5815522&forum_id=2).#49550383)