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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If someone wants to go out of their way to get my son a gift, that's fine.  We put "no gifts" on the invite so that people don't feel that they have to get a gift in order to come, not to prevent people who want to get a gift from bringing one if they feel like it.[/quote]

OK, this, THIS is why I despise "no gifts" on a child's birthday invited. So you put "no gifts" so people don't feel like they have to bring one, but are not opposed to people bringing them if they feel like it. What your mindset ends up creating is stress for the parent of the child who has been invited as we grapple with the do we or don't we on the gift front. I don't want to be the only parent who doesn't send their child with a gift if everyone else ignores your request, nor do I want to be the only parent who does send their child with a gift if everyone else abides.

For the record, I'm also of the mindset that my kid doesn't need any more crap. But there's always the option of donating or regifting something your child won't use, or doesn't want. So don't put anything on the invite and let people decide for themselves if they want to bring a gift. Just because it's a birthday invitation without "no gifts" on it does not mean a gift is required. It may be considered proper etiquette, but we all know everyone has their own interpretation anyway.[/quote]

jesus, don't be so neurotic.  just go without a gift and let your kid have fun.  nobody gives a shit, and nobody cares if you bring or don't bring a gift - but there is clearly no expectation of a gift.[/quote]

So when your child realizes he our she is the outlier, then what do you do? Don't make it any more difficult for the parents and possibly make the child a target of ridicule. Just don't put anything on the invitation and let people decide for themselves.[/quote]

target of ridicule?  are you kidding me?[/quote]

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