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Ever since i posted something earlier ( thats been.deleted) ive been wondering something because of the replies the post got

This is mostly for the parents, but anyone can reply from their experience...

Do you stop gifting your children on their birthdays, and Christmas once they reached 18yrs?

I am a divorced parent, my kids have been living with their dad ever since, 2 of them are now adults 19 and 23, one is a teen, yet I gift them still all on their birthday and Christmass (between 200$ to 400$ worth of gifts, because I can afford it) I even gift them a little something on Valentine's day, Easter and even sometimes I treat them on Halloween..
There was a time in my life all I could afford was to give them my time.

i for one was never given gifts from my parents not as a child, not a teen even less as a young adult

I read some ppl dont gift their kids because they are adults..🤔
caPnAhab · 26-30, M
I've just been getting my own presents since entering my 20s

(edit) for the most part anyways. My folks are sort of tight with money.
dale74 · M
You stop gifting when they are no longer your kids but a gift does not have to be expensive it could just be cooking them a meal at your place they will always be your kids now if they cut off contact with you you are then under no obligation to buy them a gift but I would probably still send them a card
kentex35 · 100+, M
They're always your kids. There ought to be a cure for that🤔. Anytime is ok to gift your offspring. My father in law was like that.. presidents day they would get a dollar or something. I said damn man you make it hard on the rest of us. If it wasn't for Christmas Eve doing would be no fun.
My adult children get gifts. In fact, they are adults so their gifts are just more expensive. sometimes I buy then things just because I can too. They are my kids! Why would I ever stop giving them gifts?
@nonsensiclesnail right!! I can't see myself not gifting them
Jinxie · 51-55, F
I didn’t stop gifting, it’s typically cash, because that’s what they’d rather have. My mom still gives gifts. I also give gifts to the kids on each holiday. Sometimes parties, depending on their schedules. Nothing wrong with helping them celebrate.
TimeStandingStill · 46-50, F
2 of my kids just turned 18 and I don’t think I will ever stop gifting my children. In fact, their gifts were even more extravagant this year. I enjoy being able to gift them with new things they enjoy each passing year.
@TimeStandingStill i am the same
WhateverWorks · 36-40
My mother’s side doesn’t. On my father’s the gifts become smaller once you’re an adult, but still happen. I intend to still do regular gift giving regardless of kiddo becoming an adult though.
Poppies · 61-69, F
I still give them gifts for Christmas and their birthdays and they are 29 and up.
They don't usually give me birthday gifts, but I don't care.
@Poppies i never give them to recieve
smiler2012 · 56-60
i have nieces and nephews ranging from nine up to thirty three and still send them money and cards for there birthday and christmas 🤷‍♂️nothing wrong in that is there [simplybeautifulchantou]
Carissimi · F
I’ve always given birthday and Christmas gifts to my children. It’s the normal thing to do, in my opinion. It doesn’t matter how old they are.
SW-User
I still gift my son on birthdays, Christmas, and sometimes just because I find something I think he will like and he's 22
LadyBronte · 56-60, F
I still gift and I will continue to as long as I possibly can. I gift because my kid is my heart and always will be. Doesn't matter our ages.
IceQueen88 · 36-40, F
I still get gifts on my birthday and Christmas and I'm in my 30's. Just not as many gifts as when I was a child.
Iwillwait · M
I still receive gifts into my ok pre-senior years.

I gift my adult child too.
dale74 · M
I do tell my mom just spend it on my daughter
Ingwe · F
My son never gets any gifts. When his phone die, I'll get him another. I buy his clothes/food, put a roof over his head, see that he has internet connection. Pay his medical bills, pay for his monthly meds. That is more than enough.
Lostpoet · M
My mom usually stops gifting when you are married.
REMsleep · 41-45, F
I don't have kids but in my family we always try to get together and go eat or cook for each other but my mom still buys me gifts and I her as well.

 
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