it was a significant purchase, so he should have consulted you first instead of assuming that you’re okay with it.

but then again, he may have thought the “yeah, yeah” means okay, and since he did have one before and also that you proposed the idea to him before, he probably thought it would be alright with you.

there’s no easy answer to this one, but basically it boils down to respect. he should have told you before buying it since it involves quite a large amount.

but the puzzling thing is why he decided to purchase one coz the school doesn’t allow it, which is strange, considering most schools do nowadays, since its a useful communications device and promotes safety and parent-child communication.

one thing is certain though – at least he did respect the bounds and bought a reasoably priced one instead of slurpging thousands on the latest model. he exercised restrain that shows that he does think about the repercussions as well.

IMHO, that’s something to be proud of, considering teenagers that age are generally rebellious.