Trashing the desk set
First off, litter and waste
Second, it was a decent gift. Looked high quality.
Third, so what if he gave it the year before? Rich people like things to stay shiny and new. A scratched up, used desk set looks shabby and poor. The Dad wanted his son to have the best stuff. What’s wrong with that?
Fourth, the Dad remembered his birthday. A truly checked out parent would have forgotten it altogether.
Fifth, man up. Birthdays are for children. Most adults have to go to work on their birthdays. This kid was sulking around like a baby. “Where’s my prezzies? Where’s my cake? Waaa waaa”