I work retail and ask kids all the time what do they want from Santa Clause.

Just about all of them shrug and say they haven't asked for much. Most of the parents say the kids get what they want all year long. I think it's sad that kids are now so spoiled that Christmas and Santa Clause are no big deal for them anymore. By the way, I'm speaking of American kids not kids worldwide.

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meggie · F

I gave my friends twins £20 each in an envelope along with some pretty hair clips and sweets. The kids opened the gift. Threw the money on the floor and put the gifts aside. I said to their mum that their house was piled up with toys and to start them a bank account. She later told me the kids kicked up a fuss, and she had to drive them to the toy shop to spend the money. Then she had to spend more money as mine didn't cover the cost of what they chose. I felt very angry and won't bother again. I don't have kids either, so it's not even as if she buys for my kids.

Cloud7593 · 46-50, F

@meggie Kids like that grow into very discontented adults. Nothing ever suits them. I've seen it happen too many times.

meggie · F

@Cloud7593 a shame but nothing others can do