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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op I would have been livid. 
My father does the same only its $500/year to their college funds. My kids from an early age understood and at 14, he’s definitely old enough. 
I think taking away his Christmas gift for a month is appropriate. I would also try to get him out of his bubble. Make him flip burgers, or volunteer at a soup kitchen or find something to wake him up. We were able to do this through our church and some through school projects.[/quote]

Please do not make a kid with this attitude “volunteer at a soup kitchen.” I see this suggestion a lot and it’s not helpful because it positions people in a position of vulnerability as a self-reflection tool for spoiled kids. OP’s son DOES need to learn better manners and emotional regulation and some good old fashioned work where he can see what the return of money for your labor looks like but he doesn’t need to be shown less fortunate people so he can feel better about his own good fortune. [/quote]

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