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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We didn't go to other kids' birthday parties when we were young because we didn't have the money to buy a present. [/quote]

Same. Or I was too embarassed about the gift I could afford vs what the other kids gave. Hated when kids opened their presents at the party in front of everyone.[/quote]

This is one of many reasons why we (high SES family) [b]always put "no presents please" on our kids' birthday party invitations[/b].  I'm sure that this approach has been covered on other threads, and that people have different opinions on the topic, but we prefer to have the party be a fun time with friends rather than a gift opening show.[/quote]

+1,000!

You (parent of invited child) don't want to spend the $ on a crappy toy, and we (parents of b-day child) don't want to make space for a few dozen new crappy toys.  I  love watching kids play happily together - the worst part of birthday parties is when someone ignores the "no gifts, please - you are the present" and brings something.  I know they mean well, but I sure wish they'd pay attention.  ;)[/quote]

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