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Why Gift Giving

Why the gift? Is it for love, emotional needs, guilt, or manipulation? Learn more.

Bassey BY
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3 min readMar 13, 2025

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A billionaire took heat on social media because he shared Christmas gifts he gave his son — a logo and books. He told the interviewer that his son flew commercial, while he relaxed in his private jet.

Why would a billionaire’s only child fly commercial, and his dad flew in his private jet during a family vacation?

Internet went bananas for the billionaire’s honesty and parenting style.

Many adults on social media had a field day calling the man selfish, abusive, and stupid. One added, “He finds pleasure in punishing his child because he grew up poor.” What can I say.

Listen.

Many millionaires don’t give their young children smartphones or permit them to use social media they created for the masses.

Is it right for the billionaire father to put his son on the commercial plane while he flew in his private plane? Are books and logo good gifts for children or adults? Let’s talk.

Why the gift?

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