am i wrong

My bf is in college and asking his parents for a $800+ camera. First ik its a lot of money but that how much it costs. Well heres the thing he has never ever shown any interest in photography. He needs this new camera for him to get into it. He already has a camera so idk why this is necessary. What do you guys think? He always gets what he wants i jusy feel that it is such a waste of money