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Kris Kringle - NOT HAPPY?
Hi guys,
I have a 3 year old son. My brother decided on behalf of everyone else (total of 4 siblings) that we will no longer buy presents for each kid (total of 14 nieces and nephews). Instead we will just do a Kris Kringle so each kid just gets one present. We have never done presents for adults. I feel this unfair as I have been buying presents for every body else's kids for the last 18 years and now most of them are in their teenage years and don't really care for presents as much as the little ones do and won't get presents once they become adults. It's not about the money, rather I want my son to have that experience and excitement of opening multiple presents as I did when I was a kid. It also seems unfair as all the other kids have gotten so many presents in the previous years and now my son only gets one! Seems selfish on my brothers part, as it comes across that she can't be bothered and is too tight to buy presents anymore. He is very wealthy so it's not like he is suffering financially hard ship. What's your thoughts?
5 Answers
- FantomLv 72 years agoFavorite Answer
Go to your local dollar store, buy a bunch of cheap stuff, and give it to your child. Then sit back and watch him open multiple presents.
- Louise CLv 72 years ago
with the money you save from buying presents for nephews and nieces, you can buy more presents for your own son. So he can still have multiple presents to open.
- ?Lv 72 years ago
My thoughts is that you should talk to your brother about your concerns without being too confrontational. Suggest the family vote on it, and then be open to whatever the majority wants.
You could also use the money you save (because you only have to buy one present) and spend it buying more gifts for your own son.
- Anonymous2 years ago
Well, Miss Moneybags, you are perfectly free to buy your kid as many presents as you want. Keeping in mind that most parents go into debt and spoil the kid with FAR too many things. I share the brother's pov. I refuse to shop for crap that ungrateful recipients do not actually want or need. If you do not see people daily, you honestly have NO idea what their hobbies/interests/needs are.
- SandyLv 72 years ago
buy your 3 year old a bunch of presents. don't get into child rearing issues with your brother, it's not worth it and you will lose. all you can control is your own family.
