[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.