Any advice on this one, folks?
I am godmother to a 14 year old boy, son of my previously-close friend, who moved to the other end of the country, with her OH and children when the boy was only 1 or 2 years old. I have only seen them a handful of times since (the last time was about 8 years ago) and I'm sure the boy doesn't have a clue who I am.
We are only in touch now for birthdays/Christmas, when we send cards and I never see the family. Every Christmas and on his birthday, I send a card and a voucher for £20. 9 times out of 10 I hear nothing back. Occasionally, the mother of the boy (my friend), will send a text or email thanking me.
I don't begrudge the money (although I could think of better things to do with £20!) but the whole thing seems ridiculous. I also resent not being thanked! (I've had one thank you card from the child in 14 years).
I'd like to just stop - or resign - but what's the best way to do it? Or do you think I should carry on for the next 4 years and stop when he's 18?!
