Can you imagine the outcry if Lego had responded to the the cute 7 yr olds “request” for a free replacement with a price list for replacement parts? This evening we would be reading about boycotts of Lego because a evil heartless corporation actually had the gall to ask for money for a product from a little kid. Obviously you are offended that I found it a troubling sign that parents are encouraging their young kids to email companies to replace lost parts for free. I know you probably thought this was the feel good story of the year but I can’t get on your bandwagon. So now when I go to buy my son a new Lego set I will rejoice that the prices have gone up 10% to cover their goodwill toward kids like little Luka.
Why don't you simply explain to your son that he must earn his own money for the Lego set?
The truth comes out—instead of being happy that a company was generous to another individual, you are miffed because you have convinced yourself it will affect *your* pocketbook.
If you feel so strongly about it, don’t buy Legos. Ever again. No one makes you buy their products, and clearly, you cannot buy Legos with a clear conscience, now that you know what the company *chooses* to do.
I am not offended by your behavior, but saddened that you bristle at their generosity and charity and that you have convinced yourself that you know better than the boy’s father how to raise his own son. These are hardly conservative attitudes.