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[quote=Anonymous]It stinks but it’s a life lesson. I always hate gift exchanges because this sort of thing happens at all ages and in a variety of settings. You put a lot of thought and your hard earned money into purchasing a gift and another person buys something cheap, generic or regifts. Our family does a white elephant exchange and I wish we’d stop. We have 5 in our family and I don’t want my kids to waste their money so I buy all the gifts. $125 later we come home with maybe one good or useful item. I see this happen in the work setting too. DH’s office used to do secret Santa and he’d agonize and then get a mug in return. For teens who have little money, it’s tough. My kids didn’t do secret Santa but always wanted to give bday gifts to friends but only about half the time was it reciprocated. Sorry to not be helpful but I think all you can do is follow her lead. Let her know it’s ok not to feel pressured to participate (if she brings it up). Otherwise, maybe encourage shopping at Five Below. [/quote]

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