I was one of the 400,000 people in Ireland with a dodgy box, but then I got rid of it - here's why
Briefly

The article recounts the author's experience of purchasing a questionable TV box last summer, largely motivated by the dynamics of their new two-TV household and the need to satisfy a teenager's desire to watch her favorite shows. Despite feeling uneasy about the decision, the author prioritized their daughter's happiness and avoided the straightforward solution of contacting their TV provider for an additional box. In retrospect, this choice illustrates the challenges parents face in balancing convenience and ethics amid family demands.
Several factors motivated my purchase of a suspicious TV box last summer; comprising my discomfort with it, our new two-TV household, and a nagging teenager wanting to watch her favorite shows.
I regret not simply contacting my TV provider for an additional box; however, maintaining peace with my moody 14-year-old was a higher priority at that moment.
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