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Stupid presents for grandchildren

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Kate1949 Mon 01-Aug-22 15:57:30

We've always bought ours what she asked for, money permitting. It's up to her what she has.

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Elizabeth27 Mon 01-Aug-22 15:57:10

I always think presents should be frivolous things that you would not buy yourself.

A lot of what children want is considered rubbish and you know when played with once will be discarded. I like to give children money, they soon learn when something is an item they just want to have a go on rather than something they want to spend all their money on and keep.

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Georgesgran Mon 01-Aug-22 15:56:05

Surely it’s only you who think the presents are stupid, if that’s what the children have actually asked for and want.. I think it’s great to be ‘told’ what to get, as it saves an expensive mistake that will not be appreciated or used and probably ends up being donated or passed on.

I think it’s never a waste of money to get my DGS what they want, if I can afford it. They’ve years ahead of them to request ‘sensible’ stuff.

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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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