It looks like deceit.  Every single part of it.

Middle Boy asked if he could run to Walmart to get something for school.  Sure.  Finally a responsible action.

Not only that, but he decided to buy himself a pocket knife.  I asked about it and he said, "well you only have to be 16 to buy them".  That isn't the point.

I do not want him to have a pocket knife.  I would not have purchased a pocket knife.  I'm angry he was able to purchase one.

I believe the trip to Walmart had nothing to do with school and everything to do with a pocket knife.

So...now I have a confiscated pocket knife that I have to give away.