Christmas spending?

Question

What do you think an appropriate ammount is to spend on a child/ teenager before they are classed as "spoilt"?
I'm just curious of others' opinions on the subject.
thanks :)

Answer 1

I base my teenage daughters on need.

If yours are like mine, then they get and get all year long.

I do something special on Christmas, something that they would not get for themselves.

My 17 year old wants to start getting things for Christmas that she will use when she marries or moves out...like nice cookware, and such.

My 19 year old wants a new, updated digital camera with some bells and whistles.

So I would estimate that they will have about $500.00 each spent on them. (dollars)

Answer 2

It is your business if you can afford it.My grandchildren get about $25.00 each in presents,the biggest gift they ever got was a super nintendo for 3 to share.They still ask for games for it also a sega and of course they do have a computer but we do not buy games for that.You will be amazed how much fun and shopping can be done on that amount,they are not spoiled and know how much a dollar is worth.They do get nice birthdays and nothing else all year except clothes,as the need arises.They donate older toys and games every year so no real clutter.Merry Christmas!

Answer 3

Spoiled is a relative term - an appropriate amount to spend should be based on how much you can afford to spend and the significance of the relationship.

Determine how much you can spend in total on Christmas gifts without putting yourself into debt hell.

Make a list of names and assign a percentage to each person on the list, which added up equals 100% of your budget. Multiply the percentage by the total budget amount and that's what you can spend on each person.

Then focus on finding a meaningful gift based on your budget. The recepients will appreciate your thoughtfullness, and you won't have the post-holiday credit card blues after the egg nog is all gone.

Answer 4

I think $200 is appropriate. I spend about that on each of my 3 kids. I try to really plan what I get and look for things that will really entertain them for more than a couple of times. Also my kids are all close in age and share a lot of what they get. It works out good.

Answer 5

I don't think it is spoiling your child to want to give them gifts. What is spoiled is when you spend spend spend and they are still ungrateful for what they have been given. An ungrateful and spoiled child will act this way whether you spend $5 or $5 million.

Typically, my kids get things they need like clothes. I also give them a couple books and then spend about 50-100 on a gift for them that I know they really want. This year, we got them a Wii to share.

Answer 6

I usually spend between £100-150 on each of my children at christmas. I would say to go over the £300 mark would definitely be spoiling them.

Answer 7

Maybe over $300. The older the child gets they tend to get into items that do cost more, example are ipods, cell phones, xbox you know. I think if you buy them a brand new car that might be considered spoiled.

Answer 8

I spend about $200 on each of my kids..as with teenagers the gifts do become more expensive so they need to let you know what they reallyw ant wether it be 1 or 2 more expensive gifts or alot more less expensive ones.

Answer 9

£400

Answer 10

I dont think there there is anything wrong with spending whatever amount it takes for you to get all the presents you want to get for your child especially teenagers for example a nintendo wii costs about £200 so if that is all you want to spend is that the only present you are going to buy them?