Anonymous wrote:So far, my 8 1/2 yo son is asking for (and receiving):

Minecraft Lego sets
Star Wars Lego sets
Pokemon items - card sets, figures, plush
3DS XL
7 3DS games
Skylanders Trap Team for XBox One
6 - 8 Skylanders TT characters
Infinity 2.0 for XBox One
3 - 4 Infinity characters
Anki Drive (race car track/cars to be used with apple devices)
Microscope
Science experiment kits (3 or 4)
Books (2 or 3)

Just because you can afford it, it doesn't mean you should buy it. It's short-sighted in terms of your parenting, and also very typical of newly moneyed folk.

This list is well above average in terms of quantity and price. Unless you intend to not have your child or his children work for his living, please realize that he will have a rude awakening when he finds that his odd jobs and starting salary will not be able to keep up with his desires. He may turn down opportunities and close doors simply because nothing will be good enough. I know people like this - I may even know you in real life (do you send your son to St John's Episcopal?).

A word to the wise... tone it down gradually.

1. Minecraft game. First we need a computer.

2. Microscope. I have to find a really nice one.

3. Chemicals for his chemistry set. I was hoping he would forget those... but at least I won't buy ingredients for dynamite!

4. iPad - dream on.

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Anonymous wrote:So far, my 8 1/2 yo son is asking for (and receiving):

Minecraft Lego sets
Star Wars Lego sets
Pokemon items - card sets, figures, plush
3DS XL
7 3DS games
Skylanders Trap Team for XBox One
6 - 8 Skylanders TT characters
Infinity 2.0 for XBox One
3 - 4 Infinity characters
Anki Drive (race car track/cars to be used with apple devices)
Microscope
Science experiment kits (3 or 4)
Books (2 or 3)

This is a huge number of gifts.

I posted it and there are a lot of gifts, plus he'll receive some other gifts and gift cards from grandparents. We always buy many items for Christmas and birthdays - we probably spend the same (or less) on Christmas as those with large immediate and extended families, but we buy for fewer people.

It's not about the spending for me. It's about other things. To each his own, though.

Huge list. You must be a 1%er. Seriously, that list is insane and sending the wrong message. Your child will be accustomed to receiving so much for birthdays and christmas. What happens when that child grows up and can't keep the pace with buying him/herself all the things they want? Will you continue to provide or will your child sink themselves into bankruptcy? Not a sermon, just a thought

We're not 1%ers, but we only have one child and were a little older when he was born so were already settled professionally. What message, exactly, is it sending? That his parents are educated with good jobs and didn't rush into having a family and then have more children then they could afford? Your attitude really aggravates me because my parents gave me a lot growing up and paid for my education (as I will do for my child), yet I didn't grow up entitled or in bankruptcy. I am a generous person with a solid work ethic and while you don't think you gave me a sermon, you sure as hell judged me and you know it.

I'm judging you too. That is far too many gifts. I question the values you are passing onto your son by barraging him with gifts at Christmas. I prefer a much more simple, less commercially focused holiday.

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Anonymous wrote:So far, my 8 1/2 yo son is asking for (and receiving):

Minecraft Lego sets
Star Wars Lego sets
Pokemon items - card sets, figures, plush
3DS XL
7 3DS games
Skylanders Trap Team for XBox One
6 - 8 Skylanders TT characters
Infinity 2.0 for XBox One
3 - 4 Infinity characters
Anki Drive (race car track/cars to be used with apple devices)
Microscope
Science experiment kits (3 or 4)
Books (2 or 3)

This is a huge number of gifts.

I posted it and there are a lot of gifts, plus he'll receive some other gifts and gift cards from grandparents. We always buy many items for Christmas and birthdays - we probably spend the same (or less) on Christmas as those with large immediate and extended families, but we buy for fewer people.

It's not about the spending for me. It's about other things. To each his own, though.

Huge list. You must be a 1%er. Seriously, that list is insane and sending the wrong message. Your child will be accustomed to receiving so much for birthdays and christmas. What happens when that child grows up and can't keep the pace with buying him/herself all the things they want? Will you continue to provide or will your child sink themselves into bankruptcy? Not a sermon, just a thought

We're not 1%ers, but we only have one child and were a little older when he was born so were already settled professionally. What message, exactly, is it sending? That his parents are educated with good jobs and didn't rush into having a family and then have more children then they could afford? Your attitude really aggravates me because my parents gave me a lot growing up and paid for my education (as I will do for my child), yet I didn't grow up entitled or in bankruptcy. I am a generous person with a solid work ethic and while you don't think you gave me a sermon, you sure as hell judged me and you know it.

Mine want Nintendo 3Ds and games, a go kart each, Skylanders Trap Team for WiiU + some other Skylanders. They will also get a lot of books and some clothes, but they don't ask for any specific clothes, like those of you who have kids who ask for UA stuff.

I need more ideas, like OP, so I'm enjoying this thread.

On my 9yo's list --

Ipod Touch
Man U and Real Madrid jerseys
Man U knitted cap
Zipfy Mini Luge sled
indoor soccer shoes
Guinness Book of World Records

Oh, who really cares if someone is able to generous with gifts? The amount PP listed doesn't seem excessive, and her kid has as much chance to grow into a loving, caring human being as anyone else. An extra lego set or pokemon cards isn't going to ruin anyone.

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Anonymous wrote:So far, my 8 1/2 yo son is asking for (and receiving):

Minecraft Lego sets
Star Wars Lego sets
Pokemon items - card sets, figures, plush
3DS XL
7 3DS games
Skylanders Trap Team for XBox One
6 - 8 Skylanders TT characters
Infinity 2.0 for XBox One
3 - 4 Infinity characters
Anki Drive (race car track/cars to be used with apple devices)
Microscope
Science experiment kits (3 or 4)
Books (2 or 3)

This is a huge number of gifts.

I posted it and there are a lot of gifts, plus he'll receive some other gifts and gift cards from grandparents. We always buy many items for Christmas and birthdays - we probably spend the same (or less) on Christmas as those with large immediate and extended families, but we buy for fewer people.

It's not about the spending for me. It's about other things. To each his own, though.

Huge list. You must be a 1%er. Seriously, that list is insane and sending the wrong message. Your child will be accustomed to receiving so much for birthdays and christmas. What happens when that child grows up and can't keep the pace with buying him/herself all the things they want? Will you continue to provide or will your child sink themselves into bankruptcy? Not a sermon, just a thought

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Anonymous wrote:So far, my 8 1/2 yo son is asking for (and receiving):

Minecraft Lego sets
Star Wars Lego sets
Pokemon items - card sets, figures, plush
3DS XL
7 3DS games
Skylanders Trap Team for XBox One
6 - 8 Skylanders TT characters
Infinity 2.0 for XBox One
3 - 4 Infinity characters
Anki Drive (race car track/cars to be used with apple devices)
Microscope
Science experiment kits (3 or 4)
Books (2 or 3)

This is a huge number of gifts.

I posted it and there are a lot of gifts, plus he'll receive some other gifts and gift cards from grandparents. We always buy many items for Christmas and birthdays - we probably spend the same (or less) on Christmas as those with large immediate and extended families, but we buy for fewer people.

It's not about the spending for me. It's about other things. To each his own, though.

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Anonymous wrote:So far, my 8 1/2 yo son is asking for (and receiving):

Minecraft Lego sets
Star Wars Lego sets
Pokemon items - card sets, figures, plush
3DS XL
7 3DS games
Skylanders Trap Team for XBox One
6 - 8 Skylanders TT characters
Infinity 2.0 for XBox One
3 - 4 Infinity characters
Anki Drive (race car track/cars to be used with apple devices)
Microscope
Science experiment kits (3 or 4)
Books (2 or 3)

This is a huge number of gifts.

I posted it and there are a lot of gifts, plus he'll receive some other gifts and gift cards from grandparents. We always buy many items for Christmas and birthdays - we probably spend the same (or less) on Christmas as those with large immediate and extended families, but we buy for fewer people.

Wants: A 3DS, but he just had his bday and between money from both families and allowance saved he is buying it and a couple of games. He also wants a guitar (but he needs it now).

Will get: Probably some stock. And, we always get an ornament for the kids that marks the year. Maybe an iTunes GC and/or some sheet music.

I feel like between our 9 and 11 yo, we have just about everything on this list. Between family and 5 friends for bday, he also got 8 books and 3 games! I just can't take more of anything, even a book or science experiment.

Anonymous wrote:You do realize the Minecraft Lego sets are not real Lego sets, right? They're super tiny pieces and the entire "scene" is a 3" X 3" cube when complete. That's not a typo. The entire set, once assembled, is the size of a Rubik's Cube. NOT WORTH IT.

They just came out with new Minecraft Lego sets - not the ones in the cube box

You do realize the Minecraft Lego sets are not real Lego sets, right? They're super tiny pieces and the entire "scene" is a 3" X 3" cube when complete. That's not a typo. The entire set, once assembled, is the size of a Rubik's Cube. NOT WORTH IT.

Anonymous wrote:So far, my 8 1/2 yo son is asking for (and receiving):

Minecraft Lego sets
Star Wars Lego sets
Pokemon items - card sets, figures, plush
3DS XL
7 3DS games
Skylanders Trap Team for XBox One
6 - 8 Skylanders TT characters
Infinity 2.0 for XBox One
3 - 4 Infinity characters
Anki Drive (race car track/cars to be used with apple devices)
Microscope
Science experiment kits (3 or 4)
Books (2 or 3)

This is a huge number of gifts.

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Anonymous wrote:Mine is getting
--something Playmobile
--swim fins
--book
--theatre tickets in the stocking

Poor kid.

Why? B/C he's getting what he asked for and enjoys?