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[quote=mshakespeare][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This includes trips around the world, clothes that are not from Walmart, good quality toys, extracurricular activities.
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Is he bragging about the trips? Showing off the clothes? (As parents, we hope our kids wouldn't do that, but of course they might)

[quote=Anonymous] his stepmother said a couple times "well, I know OUR Christmas gifts are not to your liking since your mom spoils you and get you all this expensive stuff." [/quote]

Do you know how your son responded to the Christmas gifts? You probably have no way of knowing.

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Every time we go on vacation, he insists we buy gifts for his stepsiblings and his stepmom.  He has never come to their house empty handed, may it be a pie or a toy for their little one.  They are clearly jealous [/quote]

So stop having him give them presents! If they accuse him of being a rich kid, he's just proving their point by bringing them souvenirs. And it could definitely be seen as rubbing it in. [/quote]

I am mixed on this last point. From what OP says - her son has a big heart and really cares and is thoughtful - honestly - I would rather offend these kids than try and temper my child's thoughtfulness and big heart. I would speak with my ex and tell him that he needs to educate his kids on being gracious and accepting these gifts for how they are intended - as a gift from someone who truly cares about them.

I agree with another poster. Most kids would just be happy to get a gift. They wouldn't look at it with malice - that has to be coming from the parents.[/quote]

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