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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a charity, families that qualify for this are needy.
Families in poverty are not going to improve their lot by buying brain drain toys like an x box.
My elderly father grew up in post ww2 Europe and remembers the time he got a book as a Christmas present. He cried because he thought he could have gotten a toy in its place. His parents tried to explain to him that it was a great gift, later on he appreciated it and loved the book.
As a society we are not going anywhere if we value tv sets more than books.
I make it an effort to buy a book as a Xmas present every year. 
Sadly many in poverty spend their little resources on big screen tvs instead of something that could improve their lot [/quote]

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these are kids putting together their wish lists. They aren't thinking about where we are going as a society FFS.[/quote]
Nobody needs an x-box, that is a terrible present [/quote]

That is beside the point. Nor am I saying they should get it. But I certainly don't think that poor kids who are dreaming of having one are greedy or entitled or can't dream of having one.[/quote]
Do you have first hand knowledge about the needs of children or families living on less?[/quote]

1) I absolutely do. I was extremely poor growing up and make it a point to donate every year. I never begrudge kids asking for whatever they want. I can't afford to give them an x-box but they are kids and can dream, as I said before.

2) this has nothing to do with "needs." Rich kids don't NEED Christmas presents either. But all of the kids want them and that's ok.

Do you donate to the families in need? If so, do you judge them for being poor and give them low cost items because "they should be happy with whatever."?[/quote]

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