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Please ,,,,,,,, let us not rationalize OP's crass and uncouth behavior. Her kids have access to an iPad. So what is the big deal about them using the gifted iPad with restrictions?[/quote]

It's a lot harder to explain to a 6 year old why he can not use something that was given to him specifically in any way he wants...than it is to explain that the family iPad can only be used under XYZ limitations.[/quote]

Why? Both my kids have iPads since they were 5.  Our rules are:  no iPad, TV or video games during the school week.  On the weekends they have 2 hours to use any of those.  They have received video games, an iPad mini, and their uncle gave them an XBox.  The rules still apply and that's it.  We've had no issues. [/quote]

you have no issues now but what are they going to want next?  Sounds like they have a lot of technology IMO.  I think the OP and the PP are thinking of the bigger picture ---there are some things children would be better off owning when they are a little older. You know...when they can truly appreciate that special something being theirs[/quote]

Which is fine -- say thank you to the in-laws, and then explain to your kid that it's not appropriate for them to have the mini right now, and you're going to set it aside for when they're a little older.

The issue for me isn't whether or not an iPad is an appropriate gift -- that's completely going to vary from family to family, and OP is well within her rights to make whatever decision works for her & her kids.

The issue for me is whether or not she should say anything to the in-laws, and I come down firmly on the no side.
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