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If you have two children and your friend only one, should you buy two gifts for her child if your friend has to buy two gifts (one for each

of your children) or do you just give her one present for Christmas?
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kty2777
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Marked as Best! November 30, 2009 12:29 AM
If I'm trying to compare value then I don't see the point in counting the number of gifts.

If she buys my children two cute inexpensive presents and I buy her child one of equal value then no one should complain.....but I don't put 'value' on presents like that - sometimes its the cheap easy gift that's the best!

No, I don't go out of my way to buy two for their child but I also would try to be 'even' about how much we spend on each other.....
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maryruth4
maryruth4
November 29, 2009 11:53 PM
How about just getting your friend's one gift and then taking her or him to the movies or ice cream with your kids, your treat?
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November 30, 2009 02:53 AM
It's all about the giving. I don't think my friend would be annoyed at having to buy twice as many gifts as me. That's like asking if I should buy my friend's mother twice as many gifts because both of my parents still happen to be alive, and my friend "has" to buy both of them gifts. It's not something I'd think about like that.
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dsaldridge
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November 30, 2009 08:33 AM
Maybe instead of gifts, each family should exchange gift cards for the exact same amount, then it could be spent however you wanted, and no one would be slighted.
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November 30, 2009 10:42 PM
The spirit of Christmas is about giving. I wouldn't expect my daughter who has five children to buy my son (her younger brother) 5 presents just because I bought all of them one. LOL Although, I'm sure my son would argue differently. It's the thought that counts not how many presents you give or receive.
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