The physical version of a more common problem described in the article: kids making big virtual purchases without their parents realizing. It's very difficult to prevent even with helicopter parenting.
You're trading convenience for the likelihood of these things happening. That's a CHOICE.
There is a massive advertising complex constantly nudging the parents in that direction.
Gosh, how insensitive of you.
Oh, thats such a valid excuse. Maybe these people shouldn't have any children then?
I know someone who legitimately has to stash their wallet under their pillow at night.
It's very easy to judge from a distance, but kids are smart and people usually aren't prepared to or in the habit of being that defensive inside their own home.