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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]
Well, OP,

Why not just flag this to everyone next time there's a party? 
Email everyone ahead of time and say:

"So are we not doing presents for the kids anymore? Just noticed a trend at the last few birthdays... is it fine if I bring one for Claire? Saw something I know she'll love!"

I'm passive-aggressive like this.

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I don't know, it would be easier if there were an open and universal "we're not gifting to kids" policy; but also, I [i]want[/i] to give gifts to my nieces and nephews on special occasions, even if nobody else does. And I don't want to be the asshole who calls everyone out or asks about it, I'm truly embarrassed that I even care. When I'm the only one out of four who does (or doesn't do) something, I tend to think I must be the weird one. I do wish I could understand the reasoning behind it. If there's ever an easy or lighthearted moment to ask about it, I will - if someone jokes about not buying the kids gifts or something, maybe I would ask then "so is that what we're all doing now, should I back off with the gifts and fall in line?" and see what the responses are. [/quote]

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