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[quote=Anonymous]I'm all for donating unwanted toys, OP. For me, it's purely an ego boost for the ILs (and maybe reliving their own childhood wishes?) and they demand pictures at every step of the unwrapping, unboxing and playing with the gifts. We've also gently requested less toys, Amazon wishlist purchases, and experiences but they just want to buy what they love, not what my children would actually be into. Though honestly, sometimes we're actually surprised with a sleeper hit toy. But most of the time, I have a six month plan...2 months on a shelf where they can access it (if they play with it often, it stays), 2 months in the closet, 2 months sitting in my donation pile. Ultimately, they make their way to communal playrooms, children's hospitals or on my local BN network. All this to say, try to let the anger go and focus on something you can change. Good luck![/quote]
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