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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Technically, you are not supposed to mention gifts on an invitation.  BUT, I do think this is a nice idea.

And even if the cynics are right and the parents pushed the kid that way - imagine the joy the birthday girl is going to get from completing this donation.  That's a lesson that will stay with her all of her life.  The joy of giving to others in need. I think it's wonderful.[/quote]

Not really, because she isn't giving anything that is hers or that has any value to her. If she received birthday presents then donated them, then I agree it is a good lesson. But taking soup cans and pasta out of a bin people dropped it in at her big bash and giving it to poor people isn't going to have much meaning and is kind of disrespectful. [/quote]

Are you intentionally missing the point?  Instead of doing a greedy gift grab - "me me me!  More My Little Ponies!" - this kid is passing up on gifts for herself and instead giving that opportunity to OTHERS.  [/quote]

What message is it sending to a child that telling other people to donate to charity equals a selfless act.  She shouldn't be taught that this is what giving is about. It also sends a message that the child was entitled to gifts in the first place which is not the case.  You shouldn't expect a gift from someone.  You really shouldn't assume you are entitled to a present and then tell the would be giver what they should get you (even if what you request is a charity donation).  [/quote]

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