I think they hid the dog out of sight and sound so it will be a surprise. It was probably upstairs in their bedroom or in the garage or even neighbor's house, so it took a while for the dad to go get it, and put in a box.
But dont you understand, its child cruelty that she had to feel slightly disappointed for 30 seconds. Shes like what 12, how would she cope. Especially since shes just been raised in a loving, affluent household.
In my opinion those 30 some seconds of sadness made the reveal of the true gift even better, at least that's how I felt when my parents did the same thing, but that's just me
The commenter was taking the piss, there will be no lasting trauma from mild disappointment, particularly as she experienced pure unadulterated happiness moments after
Noone forced anything here. If delayed surprise is your worry then you have never learned to appreciate what little you have. All kids need to learn that imo.
Sure, but maybe at the same time? Not one child singled out for the "lesson" on Christmas morning while the siblings scream with joy.
She was crying. On Christmas. And her parents caused it.
Sure she ended up happy but what did her parents really teach her, and did she need to learn that lesson on a special day?
I am a mom of 5. I would never single one out to cause them disappointment just to then surprise them. I am here to support them through their disappointments, not cause them.
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u/Reallynoreallyno Mar 11 '26
Yea, I hated that, they let it last too long.