Got him a game for gamecube, DVD, toy fish tank, coloring book, crayons, markers, 2 books to read, toothbrush, toothpaste, gumball machine, extra gumballs, lifesavers x-mas pack, puzzle, 3 brainteaser puzzles, alarm clock, camera, handheld electronic game, and a flshlight. Is that overdoing it? His older stepbrother, 15 yrs old, is getting a new computer and a cell phone. Is that all right? I worry that the 15 year old will feel a bit jealous because the 6 yr old got more to open than he did. Its our first x-mas together as a family and I'm kinda worried that the 15 yr old won't feel comfortable, after all, before I met his Dad he was an only child and it must be weird to hear another little kid calling his Dad Daddy. Or am I worrying over nothing?
2006-12-14 19:31:44 · 15 answers · asked by redstormrising2000 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
It's not overdoing it! That's perfect!!! Give yourself some credit mom! You did well. Your child is going to have a great Christmas but not a completely spoiled one! :) As for the 15 year old, he has very expensive gifts so he should understand why his doesn't match the 6 year olds quantity.
2006-12-14 19:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by Lesley C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. That is a lot of gifts - but they all seem relatively small and together probably equal the cost of a computer and cell phone.
A 6 year old requires a lot of stimulation, and you got him some wonderful gifts - puzzles, books - sounds good to me. Besides, small children are supposed to be a little spoiled at Christmas.
Don't worry. The 15 year old will be all encompassed in his new computer and calling all his buddies on his new cell phone. And I am sure, considering your concern as a parent, that your older son is fond of his little brother - so don't worry. He may even help your younger son figure out the games and take pictures with him.
I only have one son, 2 years old, and he is only getting about 4 or 5 gifts. Two big ones, and several smaller ones. Otherwise its a bit overwhelming. I would only watch out for that. He may require a looooooooooooooooooong nap in the afternoon.
LOL Best of luck.
2006-12-15 01:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by BigM 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey I have a 16 1/2 year old. She's an only child, I spent over $700.00 on her for christmas. She's not spoiled. I got her an X Box 360, games, accessories and that's it. I think they will be fine. The computer and cell phone is quite an expensive gift, and I think the 15 year old will be happy. The 6 year old just got a lot of smaller gifts. If your worried, then buy some computer games for the computer he's getting.
2006-12-14 21:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by JBWPLGCSE 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 13 year old daughter and a 2.5 year old son and I can totally understand why you are worried about this. As a child gets older the gifts begin to diminish. Their tastes narrow down and the gifts get more expensive. I'm getting my daughter an MP3 player (along with a few other things - books, school supplies, activity kits), not an expensive one but it is enough to make up for the fact that she will have fewer presents than her brother. I also get creative when wrapping. When I wrap my son's gifts I will double up some of the like items so it will seem like fewer and will separate like items for my daughter to seem like more. I am also not labeling the gifts (to avoid counting before opening). I get the multi packs of wrapping paper and keep track of which paper I use for whose gifts.
Like your step-son, my daughter has come from an insecure past (she was adopted at a late age, my son is bio) and is emotionally insecure. As much as we try to teach her otherwise, gifts are seen as an expression of love and security. Your stepson is getting a computer and a cell phone - explain to him what that means to you for giving it to him. He should understand. I also noticed that you got certain thing for your 6 year old that you can also do for the 15 year old - fill his stocking with hygiene or school supplies, some lifesavers or gum. He might not show it but it will be appreciated.
2006-12-14 23:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by AlongthePemi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like mostly small stuff. I think that's fine.
I think the 15 year old is old enough to realize how much his gifts cost compared to the 6 year old's gifts. He should be old enough to appreciate quality over quantity.
We do stockings for each child and then 3-5 gifts (all toys) under the tree.
2006-12-15 00:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feel that a 6 year old doesnt need all of that at the age of 6,he should be getting things he can learn with not play. Things for him to play with are good too,but all of that he wont even know what to do with all of that. I mean hes going to call him dad so it really doesnt matter! So dont worry over nothing.
2006-12-14 23:37:21 · answer #6 · answered by That Girl Real 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basic things like toothbrush, toothpaste etc can be given on a normal day as welll.
Make the list a little smaller for the year old...
otherwise, its fine
2006-12-14 19:42:09 · answer #7 · answered by richard k 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say five or six. If you get them too many they will lose themselves and play with what they already got and won't want to finish opening them. Nobody needs twenty presents. Get real.
2006-12-14 19:39:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shark Boy and Lava Girl its a movie and you can buy it at toys-r-us, blockbuster and any big savings store like walmart and target
2016-05-24 19:07:18 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
explain that although he got more gifts, he has been handed the responsibility of a cell phone, and computer, kids will adjust, thats what they do best.
2006-12-14 19:40:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋