Something that's often forsaken in this generation is the responsibility of ownership. People tend to purchase a product (I'm mostly referring to video game systems or controllers), do some destruction to it, then complain about the manufacturer not creating a durable item.

It doesn't even stay limited to video game hardware. Many other things you buy can be destroyed easily. But instead of taking it out on the creator of the item, take the responsibility. Don't expect them to create the ideal thing for you with steel corners, rubber screen shock absorbers, and a screw every centimeter to make sure nothing falls apart. Besides, it would look like a catastrophe.

What this really boils down to is the responsibility of ownership. Everything you own is your responsibility to keep in good order, in good placement, and in good care. Don't leave your Nintendo DS on the edge of your fish bowl unless you don't have anyone else to play multiplayer with besides your fish.

Whenever you buy something, with minor exceptions, it goes into your hands, literally and figuratively. When it breaks and you know it's your problem, save the phone call to the manufacturer and trying to stretch your story to get a new one for free. It also keeps you from dishonesty.

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