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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] Suddenly instead of being invited to something, I'm being told to spend my money.  
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PP again.

I don't see it this way at all.  I doubt that the gift is mandatory in this case, just as it wouldn't be at a regular party.  I see it just as any other gift that I'd buy for that child.  I'd spent X amount; this just gives me some guidelines.

Sorry, I really don't get this outrage.  It's just a different way to do things.  A good way to talk to your kids about charities and about environmentally conscious giving.[/quote]

Gifts are optional.  You are not suppose to ask or expect a gift.  Telling someone to give money to charity is requiring a gift.   Even if you say "in lieu of," you are implying a gift was expected.

I think it is wonderful to encourage children to give to charities - just use your own money - or have the child raise money outside of a birthday party.  Or say nothing about gifts and allow the child to donate any gifts he or she gets. [/quote]

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