compare and contrast two proposed solutions to a relatively normal ethical dilemma. Compare and contrast the advantages and problems with both Chris' and Sonja's reasoning. Once you've done that, explain what solution *you* would embrace if you were in the position to decide what Chris and Sonja do: please note, your solution does not actually have to be the same as either of their's. Also remember that you are trying to convince others to adopt your solution: have an argument as though you're trying to convince Chris/Sonja to change their view. Last, address any information not found in the prompt which may change your solution (the age of the children, whether they know about the deal, or even whether they will want to share their console with their father).

Question: Chris and Sonja went shopping to buy Christmas presents for their three sons; Mathew, Mark, and Luke. The loving parents always tried to treat their children equally. This year, they had budgeted to spend $100 on each of them. For once it looked as if their shopping would be trouble free, for they soon found what they were looking for: handheld PlayGame game consoles for $100 each. Just as they were about to take three to the checkout, Chris noticed a special offer. If you bought two of the new, top of the line, PlayGamePlusMax consoles at $150 each, then you would get an original PlayGame free. They could spend the same amount of money and get superior goods. "We can't do that," said Sonja. "That would be unfair, since one of the boys would be getting less than the others." "But Sonja," said Chris, excited at the thought of borrowing one of his sons new toys, "how can it be unfair? This way none of them gets a worse gift than he would have done, and two of them get better. But if we don't take the offer, two of the kids are worse off than they would otherwise be." "I want them all to be equal," replied Sonja. "Even if it means making them worse off?" So, which of the two parents is being more fair, and what is the just or fair thing to do in this circumstance?