I wasn't going to add more to this, as clearly I witness extravagance more frequently than many others.
It almost becomes the norm in some circles to be excessive, so it is neither obscene nor vulgar.
These are probably the same parents who individually give our teachers £100 vouchers, tickets to shows, expensive champagne, jewellery etc. as presents. If they can afford it, that's all well and good.
While I don't disagree with comments on here that parents should keep birthday presents simple and inexpensive, I don't necessarily think they should they should be expected to dumb down their gifts just because others might see them as extravagant.
Good Morning Thursday 18th April 2024