2007-02-25 13:18:24 · 28 answers · asked by Bruce B 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
The sister's birthday gift should be wrapped and the token gift for her sister would not be wrapped in order to provide a small item to prevent envy of the other sibling... yet the wrappings acknowledge the special day of the other (birthday girl).
A formal thank you note should be received from the wrapped gift and possibly though not necessarily from the other (informal) gift.
Ideally, similar should be provided at the point of the other sister's formal birthday with a token for her sister, too.
2007-02-25 13:30:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, I run into this problem with my younger brother and sister. (they are twelve years younger than me) I found a good resolution was to have loose candy in a bowl to let them both choose from, but at the same time give the birthday recipient the b-day gift... or two gifts, one to share, and one for the birthday recipient. If they are both very young, then the one not celebrating their own birthday will be just as pleased to help make a card for the birthday girl/boy as if they received something for them self!! As long as all are included in the festivities, there are ways to ensure no one feels left out. Best Wishes, and Good Luck!!
2007-02-25 21:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by Jack S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this can depend on the age of the child(ren) in question, but, it is the sister's birthday, not the other child's. So, unless you missed the child's birthday or some other gift-giving circumstance, I would advise not to, and the sister might have some jealousy or confusion if she is young (that is if you give the child (not the birthday girl) a gift too).
2007-02-25 21:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the child. Normally I could get a gift only for the birthday child but sometimes kids don't understand this and it isn't that big a deal to get another small gift so the other child doesn't feel left out, this is mostly for smaller kids.
2007-02-25 21:21:38 · answer #4 · answered by heart o' gold 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself how you'd feel if it were your birthday and someone got gifts for you AND your sibling. Would you be OK with that?
Doing this will cause the child to believe they are deserving of gifts at inappropriate times. If you'd like to get her something, wait a few days before giving it to her. This will avoid sending the wrong message to both girls by oversahdowing the real birthday.
2007-02-25 21:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by Charlie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have three kids and buy the other ones a little something so they dont feel left out. Just make sure that the birthday girl gets the most and best presents.
2007-02-25 21:21:40 · answer #6 · answered by princess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the age of the children. If they're not old enough to understand birthdays then its easier to get them both a present. But if they're old enough to know its not their birthday but their sisters then only the birthday girl gets the present.
2007-02-25 21:29:04 · answer #7 · answered by nana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. We have 6 kids and they all know when it is someone's special day. That person gets to pick what kind of birthday cake, and pick their birthday meal. When one has a birthday, the other 5 get happy helping to plan it!!!
2007-02-25 21:24:14 · answer #8 · answered by Kiddo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do for my own but I don't for any one else's children. I will buy the birthday girl something really good and get the others some thing smaller. Just to remind them that I still love them too.
2007-02-25 21:22:13 · answer #9 · answered by benndeb8 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I was younger sometimes people would buy presents for both my brother and I, when it was his birthday. I always loved it because of course I was jealous that he was getting all the presents. It's a great idea, especially if you get her sister something related to what you get her, so they can use their presents together.
2007-02-25 21:21:52 · answer #10 · answered by clementine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋