2006-07-11 09:04:21 · 19 answers · asked by farildo 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Sounds like you raised a great son. Tell him you would really like to do something special for him and ask him if there is something he would rather do besides receive gifts. You could make some suggestions like going to an amusement park or a camping trip or out to eat at his favorite restaurant. If he still doesn't want anything, see if he would be interested in going shopping with you to get toys for needy children instead of for himself since he doesn't need more and there are plenty of kids who have no toys. Kudos again on your kid raising abilities!
2006-07-11 09:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you buy something for the local homeless shelter or any kind of place that helps homeless/near homeless families. I'm sure there are plenty of kids his age out there with no toys. You could take him with you to pick out the toys and to give them to the designated charity. That would be an extremely meaningful gesture that could absolutely shape him for the rest of his life. And make life a little brighter for someone else, too.
It's a ripple effect.
2006-07-11 09:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by Ralley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does it have to be toys? Why not go somewhere like a museum or a ball game? Name a star after him. Plant a tree in his honor and celebrate it and his growth every year. Pack up some of his used toys and take them to a childrens hospital or an orphanage or buy new ones in his honor and take those. m
2006-07-11 09:50:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, a seven year old not wanting toys. What is wrong with this picture? You have a great kid. Your parenting skills must be excellent or you have bought the kid so many toys that he is sick of them. Anyway, take him somewhere fun where he can run and play and be a kid.
2006-07-11 09:18:13 · answer #4 · answered by Xena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he just needs more "grown up" toys. I have a Digital Blue QX5 microscope that is really easy to use (it attaches to your computer via USB). I use it all the time to look at things. It's for kids, but adults would have a lot of fun with it too.
You can get one here:
http://www.shopdigitalblue.com/product_info.php?products_id=101
2006-07-12 07:38:32 · answer #5 · answered by yLime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the money you would spend on him. go to the store with him and let him pick out some toys or books or any thing else he chooses. then let him donate them to foster kids in your county for Christmas. i was a foster parent and know how much gifts are needed. or let him donate the money to a club or chairity of his choice. this teaches the joy of giving to others. sounds like you boy is a very special little guy. be proud
2006-07-11 09:22:35 · answer #6 · answered by theynevergo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MONEY! Set up a bank account for him. DON'T get him socks, clothes, or a McDonald's gift certificate. No kid wants that garbage. Now is the best time to instill financial responsibility. Explain what it means to have a bank account. Be sure to point out that having a bank account is soooo "adult". That always gets the little ones.
2006-07-11 09:14:50 · answer #7 · answered by dudezoid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for him! i would suggest sending money to an orphanage in is name, and explain it to him. or give to a charity, or sponsor a missionary, or something helpful and useful, and show him what he did to help others. a great way to teach your son about supporting causes that truly do need the funds.
2006-07-11 09:43:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Books! I grew up reading sci-fi and fantasy novels! It's a great way of instilling a sense of honor, and teaching to always do the right thing no matter what. :)
2006-07-11 09:09:33 · answer #9 · answered by Falcon_01 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take him and a friend to do something fun such as a museum, beach, special restaurant, surfing lesson, some sort of experience that he will never forget :-)
2006-07-11 09:13:44 · answer #10 · answered by hidgoeshollywood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋