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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I would talk to the parent just to get the feeling if they are ok with that much spending. 
Second, I would talk to my child about Starbucks every day habit -- it can't be healthy, unless he is getting a cup of unsweetened ice tea, lemonade or plain black coffee.

My kids grew up around a lot of rich kids (large private school that they attended on financial aid). Rich kids can be generous (we had iPods, iPads, iPhones, designers bags, designers clothes as present given all the time, even though we are more $20 gift givers). I would talk to the kid about navigating this situation. It is ok to accept generous gifts from good friends (for some people, it is truly not a big deal), but it is no ok to be a freeloader. There is a fine line, and your child should learn it.

I also disagree with the advise of giving your child a gift card so he can reciprocate. If you can afford it, yes, do it. But if Starbucks is not something that you would spend money on (it is too price for me as a daily treat, but I can splurge on it once a month), I would not do it . 
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