We had my son's party today. He thanked each friend after he opened their gift. Does he need to follow-up with a written thank you note? We usually send notes, but have noticed his friends, generally, don't.
2006-12-10 12:20:48 · 24 answers · asked by bibliobethica 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
i am almost 14 and i have been sending thank u notes since i
could write... and if i couldn't write my mom would write them for me.... my friends seem to appreciate that i take the time to send them and it is just a polite thing to do
2006-12-10 13:09:10 · answer #1 · answered by Lucky#11 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was always taught that if someone gave you the gift in person and you thanked them then and there, you don't have to send a note. That being said, I still send notes to people who give me gifts in person if I know they appreciate that. Since his friends don't, they probably don't care if they get them, either. If someone mails him a gift, however, then they deserve a note whether they usually send them or not.
2006-12-11 02:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by AerynneC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Teaching him good manners is a good thing, no matter what his friends may do. A short note is sufficient.
Beyond thanking his friends, he really needs to send a note to any adults who gifted him. This is expected. He'll grow up to be a responsible adult if he's taught now to do the right things.
2006-12-10 14:50:06 · answer #3 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should always send a thank you note after a party it's the right thing to do
2006-12-10 12:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by BabyDolll128 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Writing thank-you's these days seems to be a lost art. I think it is important and you should definitely instill the habit into your child...the younger the better! Good manners never go out of style :)
I like to buy my kids those blank cards and envelopes (50 for $10 at craft stores like Michael's) and they really enjoy drawing pictures on the cards, and now that they're getting older, writing the content. It is good writing practice also.
I even use the cards they've made for my own thank-you notes!!
2006-12-10 15:31:11 · answer #5 · answered by єЖтяα ¢яιѕρψ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on your child. Does he enjoy writing or is it a chore for him? Some 6 year olds would love Mom to sit with them to help them create little thank you notes. Others wouldn't. You might be setting yourselves up for frustration if that is the case.
If he likes the idea of it (or you would like him to), I think a note on the computer that he can change the names on would be fun and age-appropriate.
2006-12-10 15:24:10 · answer #6 · answered by Christine C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 02:13:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of my children send thank you notes for birthday gifts. I have never received any from their friends, but I was raised that way. It teaches him responsibilty and appreciation. Keep up the good work!!
2006-12-10 13:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by priss879 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your teaching your son great habits by sending out a thank-you note this will stay with him,and don't worry what other are doing with their children keep sending out your thank-yous.
2006-12-10 12:26:42 · answer #9 · answered by Laura P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. Even if the note is short and sweet, it's still nice of him to send it. If his handwriting isn't very legible, write the note yourself with his verbal help and have him sign it. It shows that he actually appreciates the gift :)
2006-12-10 12:29:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous :) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋