i have tried to get her a paticular present for her that she wanted i have tried for months and could not get it anywhere is anyone elses kids going to be dissapointed that you did not get the prese nt they asked for or am i the only one
2006-12-24 04:38:48 · 35 answers · asked by hunk1 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
My oldest daughter wanted an IPOD and I didn't get it. And my youngest daughter wanted a spongebob TV and I didn't get that either. For the IPOD, I don't think my oldest daughter is responsible enough for something that expensive - as it is she "trades" $75 pairs of sneakers with her friends. Um, hello....I paid for those. And for my younger one, she has a brand new tv! The older one I broke it to early. She's 14. For the younger one (who is 5) I wrote a letter from Santa explaining why she didn't get the tv and that santa doesn't get things for kids when they already have something. Depending on how old your kid is, it might work to write a note that says the elves aren't finished with it yet and that as soon as it is finished they will drop it off. If she is older just tell her you couldn't find it but that you plan to get it. Don't wait until Christmas day for this one though! Good luck.
2006-12-24 04:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by Chula 4 · 6⤊ 2⤋
No, you're definitely not the only parent or auntie to get caught up in the "must have" gift of the year.
Depending on how old she is, you can tell her that now she can save her money and buy the exact one she wants.
All of those stores will be brimming with whatever it is, after Christmas. It may not be that important after Christmas anyway. Kid's get caught up in the marketing as well as us who should know better.
2006-12-24 04:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by mosdesertrose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She sounds very spoiled. There are tons of kids out there that are going to wake up on christmas morning with NO TOYS because there parents cant afford any. Instead of fretting over her not gettting a certain toy she wanted you and her shoould be out helping in soup kitchens or adopting a family for christmas to make sure some little kids have toys on christmas. My daughter is grateful for anything she gets. Just last christmas her father had lost his job right before christmas.. She still got toys for christmas, but very few and half of what she got, like her bike was used. I had to buy it off someone on craigslist for $15 because we couldn't afford a new one. My daughter loved it just as much and was actually suprised and greatful she got anything because she knew daddy had just lost his job. (and she's only 3!!!) Go help someone in need and stop worrying about that present you couldn't find.
2006-12-24 05:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by Luv_My_Baby 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She can feel disappointed, but she shouldn't be unhappy. That would just mean she's ungrateful, which would mean you need to step up and show her what Christmas and giving (rather than getting) is all about. Let her know how hard you tried to get the gift for her, but don't fret over it. Merry Christmas!
2006-12-24 04:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you know what i've been after a solid gold Rolex for years - and an Ferrari 430 ever since they came out, and you know what? i had to make do with £330 Citizen Eco-Drive Skyhawk and a Renault Sport Clio 182 Trophy, lifes such a dissapointment.
Wheres that sharp knife?
How about telling the kid that it cant have what you cant get?
2006-12-24 04:54:29 · answer #5 · answered by thecoldvoiceofreason 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, that's too bad, but you know that's life. Tell your kid that sometimes we don't get what we want, but that we should appreciate and be thankful for what we do get. Take this opportunity and teach her a valuable lesson: life is full of disappointments, the best gift your could give her is to teach her to keep a positive attitute no matter what!
2006-12-24 04:47:18 · answer #6 · answered by Valєηtiηa ☆ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if your child is young enough to still belive in santa then explain to her that santas elfs worked really hard but they ran out of time and did not make enough of that toy and that you will keep talking to them and maybe you will be able to get it after christmas. and if your child is to old to belive in santa then they are old enough to understand when something is so popular that it is hard to get. and sometimes not possible. if they are young enough if you dont make a big deal out of not getting it they will be so excited over everything else they may not even notice. good luck and god bless. just remember you did your best and tried. that is all we can do sometimes.
2006-12-24 04:51:18 · answer #7 · answered by instig8tor682000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa cant always get to all the kids and the kids dont always get what they want. When i was 7 i wanted to get a pony but santa only gave me a fake on and my mommy said that he did that because our 300square foot house wasnt big enough. SO BE HAPPY THAT UR HOUSE IS PROBALLY BIGGER. AND THAT YOU GOT ENOUGH MONEY TO GET THE KID SOME GIFTS. GOSH(mook)
2006-12-24 04:48:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is she ? if she´s old enough to understand that you have been every where for this thing she wanted so badly, My kid´s asked me for thing´s at Christmas, & found that you have to order the thing´s 6, months in advance. in some cases, but alway´s told them , was unable to get it & got you something else, but as soon as I find it I will buy it for you , I think kid´s expect to much from us sometimes, not like the olden day´s, Merry Christmas
2006-12-24 04:55:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give her a Credit note from Santa, and tell her she can go with you, to buy it in the sale, plus get herself something extra, as he had to give it to a sick kid in Africa,worked for me last year.
P.S mine hardly cared, after he had opened all the other stuff,so try not to dwell on it.
2006-12-24 06:46:03 · answer #10 · answered by live life 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is your daughter? if she is old enough to know that we don't always get what we want in life then let her sulk!! if she is younger and still believes in santa then write a note from him saying he is really sorry but he could'n fit it in his sack. only give it to her if she does get upset. if she doesn't mention it then don't bring it up.
good luck.
merry christmas and best wishes for 2007
nikki
2006-12-24 06:31:57 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋