You are quite right,
parents should be more willing to put their foot down and say no, although sometimes I suspect it's too tempting to just take the easy way out and just give them what they want so they'll stop wailing at you.

On the other hand, I do feel that by the time you reach your late teens, you ought to have grown up enough to be grateful for what you're given, rather than being a materialistic, screeching little shit all the time.
(Spectacular Biscuits, Thu 1 Mar 2012, 21:49, Reply)