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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it's important to keep acknowledging birthdays but whether a gift makes sense depends on the person and the family. I often give my DD a small piece of jewelry or a piece of clothing, something around $100. But we have similar taste in jewelry and clothes and I know she doesn't like to spend her money on stuff like that for herself. But if I'm not sure what she might want, I might also take her shopping, or just take her out to a nice lunch and giver her a card with money and a note telling her to get something indulgent and not just put it in savings. Sometimes I'll give her two checks, one for savings and one for something fun, just to make sure she spends it on herself. I think it's nice to remind her that it's okay to treat herself. She's so conscientious, which is wonderful, and a good saver and careful with her money. I was that way too but I sometimes wish I'd gone ahead and treated myself more often. So I try to pay that forward by treating her.

But maybe your son would enjoy an experience, or just a nice meal out, or a gift certificate to a local restaurant where he might take a friend or date. Other ideas: a streaming subscription, thoughtful book purchases, an upgrade on a personal item like a watch or a piece of technology. It just depends on the person, the relationship, and your budget. But yes, you should do something. Just because he's grown doesn't mean he's not family anymore. I assume you still buy a birthday gift for your spouse or your siblings, right?[/quote]

Love this!  I am a gift giver and will continue to celebrate my child's birthday as long as I am alive.  My child is very young and birthdays are a big deal to me and my child.[/quote]

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