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Whining About Your Kid’s Birthday Gifts Is A Total No-Go
Kids’ birthday parties can be a blast—until the whole event turns into a gift-grabbing contest. Sure, it’s tough when a little one feels let down by what they received, but when parents start keeping tabs on gift value? That’s a whole different ballpark.
Take, for instance, a mom named Lisa who recently wrote to a parenting advice column expressing her frustration over what she sees as unfairness in birthday gifting. She argues that having multiple kids means more birthdays and, consequently, more presents. In her letter, she gives an example of how she typically spends around $30 on a gift for each child and then another $30 for their sibling when their birthday comes around. But when it’s her child’s turn, she feels shortchanged when the family shows up with just one $30 gift from both kids.
But let’s pause for a moment—what’s she really suggesting here? That parents should give one big gift to cover all the kids’ birthdays? I mean, come on! If she’s hosting parties at pricey venues, that’s on her. Maybe she should rethink her strategy if she feels her efforts aren’t being matched.
The truth is, birthday parties are about celebrating your little one, not tallying up how much everyone spends. The moment you start keeping score, you ruin the fun for everyone involved. There’s no universal price guide for gifts, and setting financial expectations for others isn’t fair.
If Lisa’s feeling this way, maybe it’s time to consider having more kids or just stop inviting friends with siblings. After all, families with multiple kids often spend way less.
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In summary, let’s remember that kids’ birthdays should be about fun and celebration—not a competition over gifts. Keeping score only takes the joy out of the occasion!