I think you're all missing the point. Ezaraeld is only 13 years old. He's at the mercy of his folks and is stuck abiding with their decisions. He probably has no money of his own to purchase anything bigger. He has tried to find someone to take the turtle to no avail. He is taking the only option available to him. So I think its time to get off his back. He probably feels bad enough already that he has to get rid of the turtle. We're making it worse for him. If you don't have anything constructive to offer, then zip it.