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Stupid presents for grandchildren

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watermeadow Mon 01-Aug-22 15:47:15

I always ask my daughters what the children would like for birthdays and Christmas. Some suggestions have not been my idea of desirable, like the £25 “designer” deodorant. The latest daft request is Lego plants, which are marked 18+ and contain hundreds of tiny pieces. Once assembled you use this plastic tat as an ornament, it can’t be taken apart and reused.
My granddaughter who will be 11 wants this rubbish, which I consider a complete waste of money.
I’ve ordered it but very reluctantly. The old Lego gave years of fun.

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GrannyGravy13 Sat 06-Aug-22 19:21:31

watermeadow

For those who think I’m mean can I repeat:
Granddaughter is going to be 11 and she’s dyspraxic
Lego plants are marked 18+ For adults.

They are not difficult, I have no idea why they have an 18 guideline as they are far simpler to assemble than any Harry Potter or similar Lego.

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Hithere Sat 06-Aug-22 19:22:15

Watermeadow

As long as her parents think this is an appropriate present, why do you question it?

Your attitude is very judgemental

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DoNotDisturb Tue 16-Aug-22 08:28:34

Why bother asking them if you don't like their requests then? Just get them a nice sensible book token and be done with it! grin

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HeavenLeigh Tue 16-Aug-22 16:58:07

But it’s what your granddaughter wants not what you want! You were young once surely !

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