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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]WTH is up with twins parents stating a gift giver gets "brownie points" if we buy  two of the same or two different presents.  Tacky!![/quote]

I'm a parent of twins and agree!  Also am appalled that some posters are so particular about what gifts are good enough.  No coloring books?  My kids love coloring books, but more importantly, a gift is a gift.  Teach your kids some class and how to be appreciative.  [/quote]

We do teach our twins (and their sibling) to be appreciative, and they are.  But it doesn't feel great to a 6 year old to always get gifts that are half as nice as the ones their older sibling gets, or to always have to share a present with a twin.  I would NEVER ask for two gifts for or twins, same or different, unsolicited.  But the OP asked what to do.  Is it really so ridiculous to answer?[/quote]

I don't think that my kids, as perceptive as they are, care whether their gift costs $15 versus $30.  Actually, the less expensive gifts - including coloring books, crayons, puzzles - are sometimes the gifts they enjoy the most.  DH and I make sure they get their fair share of individual gifts at birthdays and holidays - they're not deprived.  But really, the birthday party is about the celbration, not the presents.  At least, that's what they take away from it at this point - and I hope in the future.

To expect parents to always shell out double the money to attend our kids' birthday party is asking a lot.  Sure, many do, but I certainly don't want the fact that there are two gifts to buy to be an obstacle to attendance.  I suspect my kids feel the same way.  It means a lot to them to have their friends come to their birthday party.[/quote]

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