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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not gifting them in your situation would, ironically, be bratty and rude.

If you want to be a role model, lead by example.

But you are not the parent, and it's not your job to punish them or teach them a lesson. You sound spiteful. [/quote]

So consumerism and material crap defines manners in your world?  You might want to reexamine your life.[/quote]

I'm not sure how you got that from my post. OP seems to be asking for permission to make a point -- and a dramatic one -- by withholding gifts from her nieces and nephews. The point isn't an objection to consumerism and material goods. The point appears to be a response to her perception of the childrens' behavior and her judgment about their parents. MY point is that would just make her an insufferable bitch. If you want to discuss consumerism, start a different thread. [/quote]

The behavior of OP's nieces and nephews makes him/her not want to buy them a gift, versus your interpretation that he/she wants to punish them by not buying gifts.  No where does OP even mention that she wants to punish them or that they, being spoiled, will even notice an absence of a gift from their aunt/uncle.  Ask yourself why you read such a vindictive motive into a post.  I'm thinking this is more about your issues with revenge and punishment.

Also?  Not getting yet another gift is not the end of the world.  Leading by example does not necessitate that OP buy gifts, which is what YOU imply.  [/quote]

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