My daughter is still living at home and still in high school.
I am curious what others think....my ex and I used to argue about this every year......?
2006-11-18 11:42:17 · 13 answers · asked by Jen 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
That will largely depend on the child, and of course, your financial situation.
My parents used to spend about $300 a piece on us when we were in high school.
Although, I have to tell you that the most meaningful gift I ever got only cost $12. It was the missing book from a collection I had.... If you're thoughtful and can find something that they really want and will cherish, there isn't any need to go that high.
2006-11-18 11:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by AB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I raised 6 children. When they were in high school, they usually asked for something for. Christmas that was more expensive than a birthday gift If they really had their heart set on something big, I would say that I would put in on it, if they would help with the remainder. That is how all of them got things like a stereo, a bedroom TV etc. I would usually put in about 75% of the cost. This worked out fine for all 6 of them, of course they had part time jobs.
2006-11-18 13:15:45 · answer #2 · answered by Rocky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I personally love to spoil people I love if I can afford it. Girls love clothes, new electronics, a new snazzy crystal-studded Blackberry would rock her world. Ipods are pretty nice and not THAT expensive. A new car? Just kidding.
I would take into consideration her grades, her school performance, how much she's helping out at home, etc. Is she working and going to school? If she's keepin' it all together, I would spend a little more. If she's a handful maybe it would be harder to give more to an ingrate. Use your intuition.
2006-11-18 12:07:03 · answer #3 · answered by Design Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No more than $100 -- at that age, the 17 yr old should be starting to plan for college or adulthood and moving out of the home -- and get busy on working towards finalizing their plans.
2006-11-18 15:46:20 · answer #4 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last year at Christmas, I was 17. At that age I didn't expect much, getting alot of gifts isn't really that important or expected (unless she is very spoiled, then she might)
A card with money in it is great ($100 is great, if you got her a couple of small gifts, $50, if you got her some bigger gifts)
maybe around $150 is good. money and then some things you know she will like or need.
2006-11-18 11:52:34 · answer #5 · answered by ;-) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
250
2006-11-18 11:51:24 · answer #6 · answered by Rude dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on if the child has been good or not. I would say a gift certificate for 100 would be great, that way, your kid, who probably thinks your hella old, and thinks you would probably get him/her something they wouldn't like... would be surprised by a gift certificate, they can buy something they really want. and 100 bucks is a good amount! so do it!
2006-11-18 11:45:39 · answer #7 · answered by Bobby T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what she wants? Clothes? A gift card and a new cell? What does she like? Only you would know obviously!! Something you can afford! A car? some Money.
2006-11-18 12:09:27 · answer #8 · answered by Amber skie (22/f/ca) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dunno, but in our house the last few years we have really downscaled. We've explained to the kids that now that they're older they don't need so many gifts and we're going to keep it simple, stress-free, and concentrate on the things that matter - like family. We've been getting each kid one thing they really want and several little things, like in their sock. They get enough crap from grandma anyway. My daughter is 17 and this year we're getting her her varsity jacket, about $250.00, plus a bunch of little things.
2006-11-18 11:51:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"santa" spends $300 on a 12 year old girl
2006-11-18 11:44:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋