should children get what they ask for at Xmas?

Question

how much money to spend on my 2 year old at xmas?
most of my friends spend 100 of pounds on there children at xmas on what they want but i just cant afford it.

Answer 1

I think things like that should always be done in moderation...get your kids some of the things they want for Xmas but not everything. You don't want to raise them with the belief that they will always be able to get everything they want. You will only be spoiling them and the more you spoil kids the less they appreciate what they have...

I think Xmas has become too much about commercialism and less about the true meaning of the holiday itself....kids expect to get everything on their lists and parents are increasingly stressed and feeling financially burdened to oblige. They feel that not giving their kids everything will make them bad parents and therefore in their own minds they are failures....

Get them the gifts they want the most, limit your spending....set a certain amount you are willing to spend and stick to it....don't be afraid to buy things that your kids need as well....it doesn't hurt to buy nice pajamas or things they need as long as they are getting some of the things they want most....

Good luck....

Answer 2

we spend up to £300 on each child we have two and we buy throughout the year but get there main presents towards the end of the year so you know its what they want. if you can`t afford much each week or month buy a £5 voucher for has many stores as you can and come Christmas time you can spend the vouchers. that way your not saving cash to be tempted to spend it.

Answer 3

Firstly, you should only get your child what they want if you think it's suitable. Secondly, you don't have to keep up with your friends - no one needs to know how much you spent on Christmas presents and your 2 year won't care if you spent £2 or £200. If money is a problem, have a look in Charity shops or car boot sales for gifts in good condition.

Answer 4

No,they should not get what they ask for at christmas,you spend what you can afford to.It is easy to go over the top at christmas time with regards to spending money on the children,because they-as well as adults(whether it is believed in or not)have totally lost sight of the meaning of christmas,and the story of christmas.

Answer 5

just get them one main thing that they really want then lots of littler things, dont spend too much because at that age they dont really know whats going on properly anyway.
i am a single parent, i have a 3yr old and dont have much spare money,also have 3 nephews and 7 other family members to buy for, so i just start buying something every week or so, starting around now then by the time christmas comes you are not having to do it all at once.

Answer 6

Kids are going to be excited no matter what! Plus is the child is only 2 then he/she probbaly won't remember much. My parents always bought me one big item that i wanted and then a few small items. I never had a bad christmas. Don't go wasting your money on a bunch of things that won't be played with in a few month. Make sure they are things that can grow with your child. I hope this helps...

Answer 7

when my three kids where small i would always spend 1k each and always get everything that they wanted,but now I'm a single mum and i cant do it and i feel guilty for it,i would suggest you get them what you can and not always having what they want will make them understand that life isn't always so easy and things can be handed out on a plate.For a 2 year old i would say one main prezzie and then several small ones,if you go over the top now you will have to for every Christmas.

Answer 8

I think people go way too far, there is no need to spend 100's. The more they get the more they want. Give them love and discipline, that's the greatest gift. Some people just do it to impress and keep up with other people, how shallow is that!

Answer 9

at 2 i dont think ur son/daughter will know exactly how much u spend so just make the gifts special and buy what u want for them. i have two kids aged 10 and 13 and they appreciate all the gifts they get big or small

Answer 10

i can relate, as my birthday is only presently after yule. the optimum element i will inform you is this is what this is, you are able to not exchange your newborn's bday, so enable the sadness circulate. Secondly, there's a huge distinction between a "mixed contemporary" (as in, a contemporary that is larger or extra costly bc this is meant to be yule and bday) and somebody only giving them a million present (prevalent funds) and only asserting this is for the two. the different element you ought to evaluate is with how lots money ppl already spend on yule, they simply would possibly not have the money to offer your newborn one extra present and that i think of in the event that they have not got the skill, your expection of them to get 2 separate presents is as impolite as their loss of doing so (I say sorry for the bluntness). desire that enables.