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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Wow, OP, I really don't get these rude responses to you. I completely agree with you on the inappropriateness of the gift. It is way, way overstepping to buy a child that expensive a gift, and especially not a technology gift, since technology requires so much supervision and also touches on your parenting philosophy regarding screen time, etc - certainly it is not something that should be foisted on a family without checking first.

I would have your DH say something like, "Thank you for Joey's birthday gift. It was kind of you to think of him. During his two hours of screen time a week [or whatever your limit is], he will enjoy using it. We appreciate your generosity, but we do feel a little bad that you spent so much money on an expensive gift that he won't get a lot of use out of. We would be happy to talk with you next year about your gift ideas so we can all be on the same page when planning for his birthday!" [/quote]

Ugh, I would never say anything like that to my in laws, it seems rude.  I would limit his use of an ipad, but they don't need to know that.  Your note seems really passive aggressive.[/quote]

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