Whether or not you agree with playing these kind of pranks on kids, their reaction says so much about our society. We have this fear of raising a bunch of Verucas from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and maybe if we are constantly stressing the importance of material worth of a “good present” we can eventually instill that as something our children will value, but it doesn’t start this way.
What I see is gratitude and finding joy in the simple things in life. Extravagance for the sake of self-indulgent (yes, as the gift giver) is something I personally want to be mindful of…and this video was a great reminder.
