I have 5 nieces/nephews. is it ok to give each of them a government bond for $50 or is that too insencere? Btw, i'm only buying for the kids cause my family is too big.
2007-12-02 15:21:52 · 22 answers · asked by sr60308 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
They are all under 5. I know they all have enough toys, and I personally think my money would better help the government than some store.
2007-12-02 15:47:01 · update #1
The bond of course is a great idea. Being that these kids are under 5, it might be nice to get them a cheap gift to go along with it. It will make them loads happier, and they more than likely won't even recognize the value of a cheap gift. I went to the Dollar store to buy the kids I used to babysit for gifts. When I say dollar store, I mean the "Everything Is A Dollar" store. I bought the 2 boys car sets, and the girl a teddy bear & a toy horse. ($2 plus tax per kid because I bought them each 2 things). So to help keep the joy of christmas for them, something like that, some stuffed animals or something, might make the day brighter.
2007-12-02 16:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by Dove 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, even though that's a lot of money to give, I think it's a cold to give a savings bond.
If the parents would be OK with it, and you don't have time for buying gifts, a crisp $50 dollar bill would probably excite the kids quite a bit!
If that's not good, a gift card to somewhere nice is always good.
Now, if it were me, I would take that $250 you plan on spending, and take out the whole family for a really fun meal some where. If there are any restaurants with a theme of some kind that would be a great hit.
That is something that each and every child will remember for their whole lives!
Just an idea...
2007-12-02 15:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by Linda J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-10 03:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by fomby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe I'm old and think that $50 is a whole lot of money. Can you please be my uncle? The government bond is a WONDERFUL idea. It helps our country, teaches kids a good lesson about saving and will appreciate in value. We live in a country where when you ask some ppl if they save (meaning save and invest for the future), they say "Yeah, I saved on a tv set I bought last week. I saved $25." Merry Christmas! Great idea!
2007-12-02 15:26:21 · answer #4 · answered by MickeyMouse 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all what age do they range from? If they're between three and thirteen, they are probably not old enough to truly appreciate it and understand its value though it is a thoughtful gesture on your part and the parents should appreciate it.
On the one hand, in the long run it'll benefit them, but on the other, they don't really know what it is.
In my personal opinion buy gifts according to age. toys that are safe for the younger ones, and clothes that are hip and stylish for the older ones.
Try for the bond when they're older, like thirteen going on fourteen.
2007-12-02 15:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by Jazzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While the bond is a good thing for planning their future if the kids are young they will not really like them. You could package it with something fun like a harmonica or some sweets or a small toy. Then they will have something to play with and appreciate the bond in a few years.
It is kind of like getting socks and underwear for Xmas. Not really appreciated until after wards.
Have a happy holiday
2007-12-02 15:34:14 · answer #6 · answered by Kenneth E M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a great idea. They may not appreciate it now, but they will in the future. If you feel they might not like it, include a small, inexpensive gift to go with it, like a toy or CD or DVD. Good luck and don't worry about it too much. :)
2007-12-02 15:26:14 · answer #7 · answered by Crooked Tail 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In our family the adults are having a yankee swap.
Then I am buying the younger nieces & nephews seperate gifts. (not buying them toys because of the recalls)
2007-12-02 15:25:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds fine for me. May depend on their ages. It could be a beginning lesson on investing for the future if they are over 5. Under 5 you would hae to count on their parents t educate them when they are old enough to understand..
2007-12-02 15:26:41 · answer #9 · answered by DrB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love the idea, it is great for a saving account for the kids. I try to tell my family only education toys and college funds but they never seem to listen...LOL
2007-12-02 16:46:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋