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[quote=Anonymous]Sorry OP this whole idea rubs me the wrong way. Maybe I missed some things in your post but

1 -how your is your child and is she even aware that you want her to NOT receive presents at her party? Is this her idea? Because if not, I think that's pretty shitty to just decide for her and keep her from getting gifts because you don't want to deal with them.

2 -I am uncomfortable with the idea of handing over money to the host. It just seems weird, and how would I even know the money went to the charity and not in your pocket? Are you setting this up online? How will you know who gave what, and how will you thank anyone?

3 - I am also uncomfortable with the idea that you know precisely how much $$ I am donating. That is my business.

4 -if I want to donate $$ I'll give it to the charity of my choice. I don't want to be made to feel guilty about not wanting to donate in lieu of giving your child a present.

I get where your heart is - but I don't think a kids b-day party if the appropriate venue to ask for donations of this sort. Just say no gifts please.

If you want to ask for donations to support the earthquake fund - find another way to do so (maybe via facebook or something) that is completely separate from this birthday party - that way it doesn't feel as forced.[/quote]

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