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10-14-2011, 09:31 PM | #1 |
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So my son's 5th Birthday is on Sunday. My daughter's birthday was two weeks ago. We are having a joint birthday party for them tomorrow. One of my son's very close friends at school is unable to go to to the party. They RSVP to the party but something came up and they had to suddenly travel.
So before leaving this little boy's mother drops of a gift for my son with a card and tells him to open it when he gets home. My wife walks in from work with him (she works at the school) and has this look on her face. Well my son is all excited and shows me the bag with the gift. Being the little boy that he is, he immediately opened the card and got all excited that it was a Transformers card. After being asked to have it read to him he is all smiles and finally digs into the bag. He pulls out: I almost shite my pants. My wife looked at me and I looked at her. We didn't know what to so or do and my son was all excited. Nedless to say we couldn't tell him he couldn't have it. And we can't give it back to this family and tell them that it is way to much. It seems like telling them thank isn't enough but we feel funny accepting well such an expensive gift. What do you think? |
10-14-2011, 09:36 PM | #2 |
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find out when the other kids b-day is, and return the favor.
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10-14-2011, 09:37 PM | #3 |
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10-14-2011, 09:49 PM | #4 |
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Best ...birthday...present...EVER... if you're 5. Hell, if your 35. I'd want one for my birthday.
Are they an affluent family? Perhaps dropping the type of cash on a gift is no big deal. I would think it would not be proper etiquette to return it, unless you know them well enough to talk with them about it. Otherwise, leave it be. Just know you'll have to up the ante for that kid's next birthday. |
10-14-2011, 09:52 PM | #5 |
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Best ...birthday...present...EVER... if you're 5. Hell, if your 35. I'd want one for my birthday.
Are they an affluent family? Perhaps dropping the type of cash on a gift is no big deal. I would think it would not be proper etiquette to return it, unless you know them well enough to talk with them about it. Otherwise, leave it be. Just know you'll have to up the ante for that kid's next birthday. In retrospect, their son (who is also five) has his own Ipad that he brings into school everyday. He's a good kid and very well behaved. He is not a spoiled brat and the parents are very nice and hard working people. It seems that saying thank you isn't enough |
10-14-2011, 09:55 PM | #6 |
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Oooh that's akward...I wouldn't know what to do in your situation.I guess you should accept it.I think it would hurt their feelings if you returned it.
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10-14-2011, 09:56 PM | #7 |
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When I made more money I routinely bought much more expensive gifts for birthday parties then what my kids received from their friends. If the family cannot afford it, then they wouldn't have bought it. It was a very nice gesture and I suggest teaching your child to write a thank you note. It is apparent that the family values your childs friendship with their kid... you stated it is your kids best friend. Remember to measure the thought behind a gift and not to get caught up in monetary value. Sounds to me like your kid has found a good friend... if it truly bothers you, get the child something nice for Christmas.
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10-14-2011, 10:01 PM | #8 |
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When I made more money I routinely bought much more expensive gifts for birthday parties then what my kids received from their friends. If the family cannot afford it, then they wouldn't have bought it. It was a very nice gesture and I suggest teaching your child to write a thank you note. It is apparent that the family values your childs friendship with their kid... you stated it is your kids best friend. Remember to measure the thought behind a gift and not to get caught up in monetary value. Sounds to me like your kid has found a good friend... if it truly bothers you, get the child something nice for Christmas.
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10-14-2011, 10:14 PM | #9 |
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Hey, I say take it as it is - a great gift. They thought enough of him to buy him a sweet present! He must be a good kid.
Oh, sure it is. What you said about you and the boy writing a personalized "Thank You" note is a great idea. I'm sure they'll appreciate that. Last edited by Cobra Terrorist; 10-14-2011 at 10:21 PM.. |
10-14-2011, 10:19 PM | #10 |
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what's so special about this?
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