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In reply to the discussion: Woman visits Toys R Us, pays off everyone's layaway. [View all]Chemisse
(30,803 posts)94. No parent wants to see a sad, disappointed child on Christmas morning.
We want to get our kids what they want, if at all possible.
When they are little, it is easy to substitute a name-brand toy for a cheaper, generic toy. As they get a little older, watch the commercials on tv, and see what their friends have for toys, they become more insistent on having just exactly what they want. Sure you could still get the alternative version of it, but your child would be sad or at least subdued, and that would wrench your heart.
Perhaps you've never had children?
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Yes, some stores re-introduced it after the recessions because people couldn't get credit cards. nt
Fla Dem
Dec 2014
#62
What might not be significant to you is often very significant to too many others in America. nt
valerief
Dec 2014
#14
depends, for some usually christmas or birthdays are the only time they give something
JI7
Dec 2014
#32
Can't you just say something nice and have a positive response about this act of generosity?
a kennedy
Dec 2014
#42
this was my life regarding Christmas way back in the day when I was a kid. Way back.
roguevalley
Dec 2014
#82
Some want to wait until their kids know who Santa really is to enlighten them....
moriah
Dec 2014
#26
"create an environment where adults feel pressure to spend money at stores like Toys R Us"
EX500rider
Dec 2014
#68
ususally layaway toys are toys the kids really want but parents at that time may not be able
JI7
Dec 2014
#35
Bikes. Video game systems. Swing sets. A whole combination of toys such as dolls, games, Legos,
FSogol
Dec 2014
#60