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Do you get your kids all the things on their wish lists?

How many gifts is too many gifts?

Yes (28.4%)

No, but I wish I could (44.9%)

No (26.5%)

Do you get your kids all the things on their wish lists?
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  • nancybaker By nancybaker
    on Dec 26, 2010  

    I get my son what he asks for because he doesn't ask for much. He's 20 now and has his own apartment and a professional job and is completely independant...it's a good feeling to get him something that he denies himself. We always took this time of year to clean out his closet and pile up his older, less used toys and clothing and donate them to a worthy organization.

  • fishersonia By fishersonia
    on Dec 26, 2010  

    yes, but wish lists aren't very big. We are big on get what you NEED, not what you WANT. So either way, if I get a bunch of new clothes and underwear/socks....they needed it anyway

  • msfriendly By msfriendly
    on Dec 26, 2010  

    I don't get everything on anyone's list. It's nice to have some unexpected surprises. Plus, I don't think it sends the best message if everyone gets everything they want.

  • browneyes39 By browneyes39
    on Dec 26, 2010  

    I look at the list and decide if its with in the budget that i have set aside for them and if its something that they need or is just a want. I try and fill the need before the wants as I am a single parent with 1 in college and 1 in high-school.

  • shadowspirit By shadowspirit
    on Dec 26, 2010  

    With the bills I have to pay each month there is never enough money to buy gifts. I gave a few gifts to my family but it is the love that you give that counts the most.

  • teddybear18202 By teddybear18202
    on Dec 26, 2010  

    Christmas is not about the gifts, people and stores forget the true meaning of Christmas. And in these hard times it is impossible to get everybody what they want. I try to get at least one thing that they want.

  • marcieb By marcieb
    on Dec 26, 2010  

    we do the 3 gift thing with our 4-year old twins. it helps us focus on the real reason we celebrate christmas. an unexpected bonus with that tradition is that it helps us stay on budget and it makes us choose gifts more carefully.

  • makamaka By makamaka
    on Dec 26, 2010  

    I'm with the middle vote. You want to be able to buy oyur kids everything, but you can't! Which IS GOOD, kids are spolied enough already.....it's true. :)

  • beneruler By beneruler
    on Dec 27, 2010  

    I use wish lists as guides. Kids are way too spoiled these days and wont even remember everything they get. If they get only a few things off their lists each year they will cherish them more and learn to appreciate the thought put into the gifts given that weren't on their list.

  • Jennoh By Jennoh
    on Dec 27, 2010  

    Yes, but only because my children ask for very little and nothing too extravagant.