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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I came to this post for some guidance on this topic and am more confused that ever.

Should we give $54 or $108? More? We are not wealthy by any stretch and are a bit financially strained at the moment. I'm just trying to determine what's "appropriate."

Adding additional information that was raised in previous posts:
--I would say we are close, non-Jewish (Muslim) friends of the family. 
--My youngest daughter will be in the ceremony and my husband will be assisting with set up for the reception. 
--The father is barely pulling off this event bc mom was diagnosed with an illness half-way into planning and has since had to stop working.

This question is a bit stressful, as over-thinking it is detracting from our excitement to witness this rite of passage event for this wonderful boy.
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Don't give $108. You could give $54 or you could give a nice gift that seems good for the boy (particularly something that seems forward-looking like he will use it as he grows up). People give gifts their first nice jewelry and you could give something similar for a boy, or a book, or really anything. Do not worry. [/quote]

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