Ah, I actually suspected that it was not your own money. You in fact aren't getting this for yourself then. I will be honest. I have a great deal of trouble with this happening. In my book, even if you are unable to be employed I believe one should still be earning their keep some sort of way. I ask then, what are you doing to earn these funds? How often is dad footing the bill for your wims and fancies? I suggested above that we look upon money with a different sense of value according to the way it comes into our hands. Not working for it will tend not instill the same value and sense of responsibility as having earned it. My suggestion is that you find a way - even small - to start doing something for your father in return.

And how then does this pertain to this gaming console you want? Because want and need are directly affected by our sense of value. I already suggested the litmus test be passed according to the difference between advantage and disadvantage. I insert here then too the difference between deserving and not.

This is not to say you shouldn't get this item. What I AM saying is that you should keep in mind the nature of it's purchase and how you might directly involve yourself in it.