I think the idea of giving your kids nothing for Christmas is of debatable merrit. I suppose you could argue that it could be considered good parenting because it would teach bratty kids a lesson.
But what is really appalling is the fact that this guy so clearly hates his kids and relishes the idea of inflicting psychological pain on them. Parents are certainly not morally compelled to buy their kids whatever the hell the kids demand. But if a pair of parents decide that their kids don't deserve what they have asked for, then buy them something more modest, or buy them nothing at all. The whole "empty box" thing is completely unnecessary.
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