You hunted down and bought a toy that you thought your kid would really like, paid its price, wrapped it, gave it to him or her as present;  then your kid in turn took it to school and gave it away freely to his or her friend. How would you react?

1. Yell at your kid and give a speech about how much you had gone through to get that toy for him or her.
2. Vow you would never buy anything for your kid again (but you probably don’t mean it)
3. Question your kid about that “special” friend, and whether your kid is at the age of dating or admiring at the opposite sex.
4. Wish you would have keep the toy for yourself instead of giving it to your kid.
5. Wish you had told your kid that the toy is not to give away.
6. Be proud that your kid is such a generous person, and will buy something else to reward your kid.
7. Learn the lesson to make sure asking the kid first what he or she actually likes.

OMG. Someone stops me!!  Too many reactions that I think I probably would react.  Breath! breath!…. I guess I need to re-evaluate the joy of giving, tis the season.