Birthday Presents: How much do you spend on your kids?

Birthday Presents: How much do you spend on your kids?
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How does he plan to pay for the trip? Could you maybe get him something less expensive and the additional amount into a savings account?
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Are there (good) parents who actually deny or limit their children's holiday/birthday presents for bad behavior?

Description : Are there (good) parents who actually deny or limit their children's holiday/birthday presents for bad behavior?

Last Answer : My parents did. We lost one present each time we needed to be punished. Only presents this didn’t seem to apply to was socks and underware.

Between the ages of 0 and 10, at what age are ********* and Birthday presents the least important to the child?

Description : Between the ages of 0 and 10, at what age are Christmas and Birthday presents the least important to the child?

Last Answer : Why not give each kid 3 gifts? Tee hee. Sorry. I’d give the 1 year old 1 gift and the 9 year old 5. The 1 year old doesn’t give a toss just yet.

Is it strange that they buy my kids presents?

Description : Is it strange that they buy my kids presents?

Last Answer : Maybe your sister in law shows her a lot of pictures and talks a great deal about them. She may be building them up to be the best thing to happen to man kind and she doesn't have any kids to buy ... thank you note. Could also be she's heard great things about you and is hoping to meet you some day.

Is it offensive for kids to give used toys as presents?

Description : Is it offensive for kids to give used toys as presents?

Last Answer : answer:Every year we would take the toys we outgrew and donate them to Good Will or the Salvation Army when we were children. My mother insisted. Maybe you can have your daughter help you ... to Toys for Tots or some other local charity that repairs and redistributes toys for the less fortunate.

How much would you spend on groceries for 1 adult, 3 young kids for a month?

Description : How much would you spend on groceries for 1 adult, 3 young kids for a month?

Last Answer : 1 adult… 100 pounds per month 3 young kids 150 pounds per month total=250 pounds per month. final total= 250 pm + 50 pm (extra) = 300pm

How will your kids spend the summer?

Description : How will your kids spend the summer?

Last Answer : My 3 year old’s daycare is year round so nothing will change for my 3 months old, we plan to take him to see his grandparents in IL

For those of you with kids when did you or when do you plan on ending the large "invite many kids" birthday parties for your children?

Description : For those of you with kids when did you or when do you plan on ending the large "invite many kids" birthday parties for your children?

Last Answer : My siblings and I never had big parties because it was not our cup of tea, but my cousin ceased having big parties around middle school. By then only his closest friends and family were invited (they ... on big parties, more money spent on gifts - I think he enjoyed this trade off a good deal.

Besides vacations and holidays - how much actual time/quality time do you get to spend with your children?

Description : Besides vacations and holidays - how much actual time/quality time do you get to spend with your children?

Last Answer : Pretty often. I think. Depends what quality time is.

To those who see their pets as family, would you take the same measures or spend the same money as you would for a human relative in regards to medical treatment for your pet?

Description : To those who see their pets as family, would you take the same measures or spend the same money as you would for a human relative in regards to medical treatment for your pet?

Last Answer : answer:A friend of mine sold her house and moved back to an apartment so she'd have the $35,000 she needed for surgery and treatment of her dog. They both died within ábout three years. She felt it ... support. Without Scout there wasn't much in life for her. She only outlived him by a few months.

To all of you with children of any age, do you spend all of your life worrying?

Description : To all of you with children of any age, do you spend all of your life worrying?

Last Answer : No, absolutely not. I think about my kids often, and when they are ill or injured I am more concerned than if they are not, but I certainly don't panic or let worry consume me. I love them ... for them, but to be as you describe in your details would be pathological and unhealthy for all of us.

Do your children spend their summer vacation the same way you did when you were a child?

Description : Do your children spend their summer vacation the same way you did when you were a child?

Last Answer : More summer school instead of living with grandparents.

Parents, how much is too much for a child's birthday party?

Description : Parents, how much is too much for a child's birthday party?

Last Answer : My parents never spent any money on my birthdays aside from my presents and double-churned Edy’s.

Should I be concerned if the thank you note for the birthday presents only mentioned one of the two presents we gave to the child?

Description : Should I be concerned if the thank you note for the birthday presents only mentioned one of the two presents we gave to the child?

Last Answer : No don’t mention that they forgot to mention the PJs. If you see them again ask if the PJs fitted. I wouldn’t stress this unless you are trying to go over and beyond to get their validation.

How do you feel about birthday presents?

Description : How do you feel about birthday presents?

Last Answer : I like to give them. It’s nice if I get any.

What would you do if your son and daughter in law didn't send you birthday or ********* presents?

Description : What would you do if your son and daughter in law didn't send you birthday or christmas presents?

Last Answer : Why don’t you formally suggest not exchanging gifts on B-Days and Christmas? And just buy gifts for the grandkids? Why is it only your daughter-in-law’s responsibility to thank you? What about your son?

When buying a gift for a child's birthday party, are you more likely to err on the side of a smaller, cheaper gift or the side of a larger, more expensive gift?

Description : When buying a gift for a child's birthday party, are you more likely to err on the side of a smaller, cheaper gift or the side of a larger, more expensive gift?

Last Answer : I’m more likely to err on the side of a cheaper but useful toy – something developmental, gender-neutral and something my kids enjoyed.

Is it ok to use your child's birthday gift money?

Description : Is it ok to use your child's birthday gift money?

Last Answer : answer:I would talk to the child. Do you want cheaper gift x' and money, or gift y' and no money? and see what they say. 5 may be very young, but its old enough to understand the concept of ... we learn in life. it's also old enough to understand concepts such as taken from me and injustice .

What is it like to have the same birthday (or close) as an immediate family member?

Description : What is it like to have the same birthday (or close) as an immediate family member?

Last Answer : My ex-husband and I shared the same birthdate. It was fun having to celebrate the day with him. I always made sure that the day was more about him than me though. He needed more attention than I did.

What should I get my daughter for her 1st birthday?

Description : What should I get my daughter for her 1st birthday?

Last Answer : answer:Haha. noob. First birthdays are for the parents. Second birthday and on are for the child. :) We got our kids little toys and such, but the best gift was a little photo album with pictures ... carry around. They are put up now to survive adolescence, but will come back out for them someday.

Do you know of kids who have had to grow up with older parents who obviously had them at a much older age than usual?

Description : Do you know of kids who have had to grow up with older parents who obviously had them at a much older age than usual?

Last Answer : answer:Yes, I worked with two guys. One his parents had him when they were in their 40s. He seems to have suffered childhood fine,. He grew up on an island though, kind of cut off, The other, an ... at nursery school, but it did not matter in the greater scheme of things. She did not suffer from it.

Do you think parents use too much sunscreen on their kids these days?

Description : Do you think parents use too much sunscreen on their kids these days?

Last Answer : I think people these days don’t put enough sunscreen! I’m just kidding, but I do agree that parents these days do put a lot of sunscreen on their kids. You should still put on sunscreen, but not like OD sunscreen.

How much do i charge for a non liscensed daycare out of my house for 3 kids, my niece and nephew and best friends litle girl?

Description : How much do i charge for a non liscensed daycare out of my house for 3 kids, my niece and nephew and best friends litle girl?

Last Answer : well I live in nj- my sister use to have a day care out of her home. She would charge $55-60 a day depending on the ages infants should be about $75-80 She only was able to have 4 Kids n had to ... u could have up to five. Charge each person 160 a Week that works. Its all good !! Happy sitting !!

Should I be giving presents to the kids I babysit?

Description : Should I be giving presents to the kids I babysit?

Last Answer : I think that if you give to one child/family, you should give to both. Especially if you know that the kids will talk about what they received from you.

What are your thoughts about people on FB asking for help buying presents for their kids, or whomever, for *********?

Description : What are your thoughts about people on FB asking for help buying presents for their kids, or whomever, for Christmas?

Last Answer : I haven’t seen anyone doing that on my face book.

What are good ********* presents for kids age 7-9?

Description : What are good Christmas presents for kids age 7-9?

Last Answer : Boys: Any sort of vehicle that is remote controlled.. and not those cheesy ones with the wire attached to the vehicle.Definitely not clothes. Girls: Your guess is better than mine.

How often did you bathe your kids?

Description : How often did you bathe your kids?

Last Answer : Pre-teen kids don't need a shower every day unless they got really dirty. Our obsession work cleanliness is certainly not health-related. I bathed my babies when they got really dirty. Then as they got ... necessary. Once puberty hit, I had to remind my boys to hit the shower more than they wanted.

What delightful things have your kids (or grandkids) done recently?

Description : What delightful things have your kids (or grandkids) done recently?

Last Answer : Well, I told a few stories about my younger son in that thread so I won't repeat them. My latest amusement is that my 4 year old granddaughter is showing great resourcefulness during the lockdown and was playing ... that would be at night and he'd miss us too much if he was away during the day!

What are some really creative things you've had kids have come up with?

Description : What are some really creative things you've had kids have come up with?

Last Answer : OK. I'll start. I don't know if this is creative or just strange! My almost 4 year old Grandson, who is a clone of his dad, almost in looks but especially in personality, has developed an ... around it for an extended hug, then kissed it before he left. Yeah. He acts exactly like his father.

Should kids and/or dogs be allowed in an office?

Description : Should kids and/or dogs be allowed in an office?

Last Answer : I am okay with occasional kids in the office, when school is closed and a parent has no alternative. But they can’t be disruptive. Since I live in an area with a lot of startups= “dog friendly” workspaces are popular, but I am not a fan of them.

How do kids bounce back like this, and why don't adults?

Description : How do kids bounce back like this, and why don't adults?

Last Answer : My grandfather explained it to me after my brother was sick, it went like this, “they’re closer to the ground.”

What kinds of questions by kids do you not give the answer to, no matter what?

Description : What kinds of questions by kids do you not give the answer to, no matter what?

Last Answer : “What is your credit card number?”

Do Youtube parents abuse their kids?

Description : Do Youtube parents abuse their kids?

Last Answer : Some of those parents need to be investigated.

Parents: how to teach kids not to be selfish with money?

Description : Parents: how to teach kids not to be selfish with money?

Last Answer : I’m not a parent, but my mom would literally take my money away from me if I ever even let her see me think about being selfish, while growing up. In your situation, my mother probably would teach me a lesson about being charitable and make me donate the toys to a local charity.

Parents: Do/did you consciously create quiet spaces for your kids?

Description : Parents: Do/did you consciously create quiet spaces for your kids?

Last Answer : Yes. Calm music. Also, does it happen when they’re tired? In which case, plug in some good movie that doesn’t have a lot of action and adventure. How old are they?

What happens to those kids we see trapped in strollers for hours during prolonged bouts of parental wandering in shopping malls?

Description : What happens to those kids we see trapped in strollers for hours during prolonged bouts of parental wandering in shopping malls?

Last Answer : Some children are just naturally quiet and enjoy sitting there watching the world go by. Unless you have actually followed the parents for hours, you can’t be sure the children aren’t let out occasionally. My grandsons loved their strollers for up to an hour or so, then insisted on getting out.

Do parents still pull out kids' loose teeth?

Description : Do parents still pull out kids' loose teeth?

Last Answer : I’d have to ask my son in Paris; don’t know.

In your opinion, what are the worst and best kid's books of all time?

Description : In your opinion, what are the worst and best kid's books of all time?

Last Answer : I do not know any kids’ books. But “Faust” by Goethe is pretty good.

Why have thirteen kids you don't want?

Description : Why have thirteen kids you don't want?

Last Answer : always fresh meat in the pantry?

Do you know what year your kids were born?

Description : Do you know what year your kids were born?

Last Answer : Note: I am not a parent. But I have noticed that most men I know, including my brothers, do not know when their kids' birth year is. I know when all of their kids were born and I know when ... Pure laziness. They can remember episode 6 of King of the Hill but other things are not important to them.

Have you ever known any kids who you thought were bad seeds?

Description : Have you ever known any kids who you thought were bad seeds?

Last Answer : I don't think I could actually say, bad seeds , as in natural born sociopaths but I have known several that were completely out of control due to wussy parenting non-skills. There was one ... guess he has kept his gun obsessions and desire to shoot things under the canopy of military service. LOL

Do you like playing and spending time with kids?

Description : Do you like playing and spending time with kids?

Last Answer : Yes, I love seeing kids smile! I have a nephew who I love to spend time with because he is so fun and adorable. Plus, you can learn a lot from kids :)

When you took your kids to visit other people, did you always make a point of having your kids clean up after themselves before you left, or did you feel it was their job, as a host, to do it?

Description : When you took your kids to visit other people, did you always make a point of having your kids clean up after themselves before you left, or did you feel it was their job, as a host, to do it?

Last Answer : When other people bring their dogs over to visit my dog, they pull all of her toys out but never put them back.

Are there ever times your kids behave so obnoxiously and rudely that even you as a parent want to hit them?

Description : Are there ever times your kids behave so obnoxiously and rudely that even you as a parent want to hit them?

Last Answer : What is this “wants to” crap?

Did you teach your kids to clean up after themselves?

Description : Did you teach your kids to clean up after themselves?

Last Answer : answer:Not well enough. My kids are college age now and will both be moving out in the next few months. Tidying up has been a source of friction lately.

Do ALL 20 year old kids know EVERYTHING?

Description : Do ALL 20 year old kids know EVERYTHING?

Last Answer : answer:I definitely knew more when I was younger. ~ My late teens and very early 20's I felt like I knew so much and other older adults just didn't or couldn't understand. As I get older I realize ... to me. Now, I would take classes I know nothing about, and be the first to admit I know nothing.

How far do you agree with the article inside? Remember it's not about not loving your kids!

Description : How far do you agree with the article inside? Remember it's not about not loving your kids!

Last Answer : Well, gosh. All I can say is I’m glad I never had those kinds of feelings.

Do you share embarrassing photos of your kids online?

Description : Do you share embarrassing photos of your kids online?

Last Answer : No. I don't share photographs of my children online, but I definitely wouldn't share embarrassing photographs of them. I wouldn't want embarrassing photographs of me on the Internet so why would one of my ... what we do doesn't mean they don't have any rights in terms of ethical and fair treatment.

Have you had any experience with parents in public doing things with their kids that they think makes them look like good parents, but just the opposite impression is actually given?

Description : Have you had any experience with parents in public doing things with their kids that they think makes them look like good parents, but just the opposite impression is actually given?

Last Answer : I’m pretty sure when I lived in the south and I saw a parent whack their kid on the ass for misbehaving that parent thought people around them would think well of the parent for doing something to discipline their kid.

Do you think the pictures that kids draw of themselves and of family members can be telling?

Description : Do you think the pictures that kids draw of themselves and of family members can be telling?

Last Answer : answer:I have a picture on my fridge that my oldest drew of the family when she was little. Jellyfish. She sees us all as jellyfish. Prophetic, no?

What do you think of the Jimmy Kimmel challenge, where parents tell their kids they ate all of their Halloween candy?

Description : What do you think of the Jimmy Kimmel challenge, where parents tell their kids they ate all of their Halloween candy?

Last Answer : At first I found it funny and posted it on Facebook. But after that I began to think it was mean and not funny. Strange.