I have 3 YA kids who now have their own jobs and live on their own. How much money would be appropriate to spend at Christmas? I am not rich, but have always given them lots of presents at Christmas. It just seems that the older they get the more expensive the presents get.
I am thinking around $100-$150 each
plus, I have 3 step children who are grown and 3 step-grandchildren that I buy for as well.
2006-12-14 01:11:03 · 8 answers · asked by Wild Honey 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
You won't like this answer but it is what I am doing for my kids this year....NOTHING...I am sick of this holiday that just makes halmark money, it is ridiculous and expensive and we have all lost the meaning.
I took what little money I could and donated it to 3 different charities in each childs name....if they don't like it tough!!!! There are kids who can't get food in their little tummies let alone and ipod/xbox/something3...whatever...
I would rather spend ten $ on a child that needs it than one who doesn't....and for my dad who is a vet, I sent a really nice back pack w/ stuff to a man i the army who is in the war, he will love that, this year to me giving is giving, I am not trying to beat up on you, but ten bucks to someone else, somewhere else will mean more, esp. if you explain how much the other kids need it...happy holidays...good luck..
2006-12-14 01:41:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should only spend what you are comfortable spending. If you can easily afford the $100 and you want to, go ahead. But remember that Christmas isn't about the gifts or the price of them. Can you get something that still means as much but costs a lot less? They also shouldn't expect as many gifts as they get older - I dont think anyone gets as many gifts as adults as children do. If you think the amt of gifts is mor important, get them a lot of small inexpensive stuff.
2006-12-14 01:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would say that was plenty. Christmas is really for the kids in my eyes. As i have got older (25) my parents spend about that much on me, and each year it gets less and less, but i dont mind as they have been there and done that, and i am old enough to know that father xmas isnt real and that they are spending thier own money on me. Your children should understand that too!
MERRY XMAS
2006-12-14 01:17:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
My parents aren't even buying for their YA children (myself and my sister). And they have money. They said since they now have 3 grandchildren that's all they are going to do. Plus, they don't want to pressure us to have to buy for them. Personally, I think they are a little cheap.
I think $100 is fine. When we were kids it was a lot more.
2006-12-14 02:43:37 · answer #4 · answered by avalonlee 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I probably wouldnt go over 100$. I know that you do need to buy for them, but Christmas is for the young ones, and if your children cant understand that then you raised them selfish and they shouldnt get anything.
2006-12-14 01:17:39 · answer #5 · answered by m_thurson 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
wow. small family compaired to mine.
my parents would pay a bill for us. like a car insurance bill or water bill or something. it gave us more money at the beginning of the year to pay off christmas bills. we loved it! we are a family who likes useful gifts.
2006-12-14 01:16:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
$100-$150 each should work just fine!
you can find some very good deals in this range online that will make them happy.
2006-12-14 01:14:58 · answer #7 · answered by Gui 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
yeah u hit it!!!
2006-12-14 02:29:44 · answer #8 · answered by thesunnshynne 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋