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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why do parents feel uncomfortable with that question?

(it would not occur to me)
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As an asker of this question, it comes down to this. 1) I'd be thrilled to buy your child a present. Or I would not ask.

2) I deplore the amount of crap we get from well-intentioned people. I don't want to spend my money on a piece a junk your child won't play with and would rather get something that your child would genuinely enjoy.

3) I've always taken people who are asking as genuinely wanting to know, and provide suggestions that span different low prices $5 and $20, to let the other parent do what makes most sense to them. When DS was younger I'd answer: He seems to never have enough playdough; he's also really into baking. People got us cans of playdough, cookie dough mix, cookie cutters, playdough, a cook book for kids, a dress up chef hat. More recently, I've answered: we never seem to have enough art supplies as he loves glitter glue and colorful tape. He's also really into legos. People got us origami paper, glitter crayons, glow in the dark paint, tape rolls, and a few people bought lego city or smaller lego sets. I really didn't feel that I was putting anyone out with my suggestions. And if you feel that way, I'd recommend not asking, because I'm the kind of mom who will answer you.
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