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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First of all, the 5-year-old asking for Wii games and the like has no concept of money at all. He doesn't know these are expensive gifts. The 9-year-old, a lot more bratty, but this is probably how she thinks people who love her celebrate birthdays.

You guys are these kids nannies; presumably, you know what they like. Spend $5-$10 and make the wrapping really pretty. I can almost guarantee the 5-year-old will be over the moon with anything that goes with things he likes, and the 9-year-old just wants to open something. Kids really don't get "it's the thought that counts." They're kids; they're selfish.

And no one expects you to equal what the parents get their kids. They're the parents. Of course they're going to buy "big gifts."[/quote]

I have to disagree.  Just because children are, in your opinion, selfish, does not mean that we should reinforce the behavior.  It is perfectly acceptable, in my opinion, to not give a gift.  Children can learn early on that money/gifts are not the only way to show that you care.  [/quote]

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