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We don't have big parties. As a matter of fact, my kids can't  invite more than how many can fit in my minivan. I say no gifts because my UMC kids don't need more gifts. I want them to anticipate the joy of celebrating with friends, not obsessing about what gifts they will be getting. So far it has worked.  My younger son is a December birthday and this year we requested a gift donation for us to bring to toys for tots. My son absolutely loved donating "his presents". This to me is more in line with teaching my kids to havr a generous spirit.[/quote]

Or, you know, your kids could anticipate both a fun party and fun presents from their friends.  You're not giving your kids much credit.[/quote]

Parents try so hard to think they are being so great and thoughtful. If you don’t want your kid to have gifts, don’t have a birthday party then. Stop the confusion to your kid, their friends, their parents. Wait until a month after his birthday and just have a party. If your kid is fine with no presents, I am sure he is fine with no singing happy birthday. Because what else is the difference? [/quote]

THIS!!!!!  It used to be a birthday party was to celebrate the actual birthday child. A nice day of special treats, games, and presents with good friends. Now they are over the top “invite everyone I have ever laid eyes on” events with structured activities down to the minutes, teen party helpers,  tons of food, junk candy, goodie bags full of junk for the invitees. But no presents for the birthday kid?   Something is just wrong with this. Sounds like a corporate suck-up event. [/quote]

Agree. Everyone keeps saying no junk but hands out crap goodie bags to all the kids? Makes no sense.

Also, why do people have so much junk. Are you hoarders?  [/quote]

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