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Fortnite skins have become somewhat of a social status amongst kids and their friends, especially since its a game where they play with their friends. Many times kids are asking parents to buy these add ons to keep up with their friends, and may feel excluded (or even bullied) if not staying with the latest trends (AKA latest Fortnite skins). Parents denying kids that can definitely impact the kids even outside of the game itself. To these kids it is much more than bit flips in a database even if that's actually what it is.

[fwn]

Grandparent advocated for education as it shields young consumers from sales trickery.

It's a good thing that such education "impacts the kids even outside of the game itself".

It's the equivalent of not having the latest sneakers (which was a thing in my age bracket).

Regarding the bullying: That's not related to brand choices but group dynamics. A skilled bully doesn't need you not to buy a skin for your child to bully her or him.