Ana, not being able to say 'no' was not the 'sad' bit.
But that is exactly the point, many parents just don't seem to be able to say 'no' these days. Not talking about my GCs btw, just in general. Not good for children to be over-indulged imho- and it puts pressure on everyone and becomes a competition.
10 year olds in play ground:
What did you get for Christmas then?
A kite and a pair of rollerblades and a new anorak.
What? i got an I-Pad, A top of the range Drône, and the latest Apple phone...
Oh ... ok then (goes home and tell parents who stretched to the limit that all the other kids got better presents). You are right, that is sad too.