Think kids’ birthdays are stressful to throw? This party could be a nightmare to attend.
We’ve all been there. You buy a kid a present and they have more fun with the box than with the toy. Kids don’t give a shit how much time or money you spent. They just want to play. Shoelaces, stubby coolers, an old rubber thong, whatever the dog is eating. The younger they are, the easier it is. Right?
Wrong.
Reddit has unearthed an email from some parents who want very specific gifts for their one year old. And if you’re not prepared to get with the program, they want you to attach receipts so they can exchange your presents (when they’ve exchanged your presents in the past without receipts, they’ve only been about to get 50% store credit which is such a bummer).
Have a read (post continues after the letter):
OK, so the whole letter is a shocker.
There are some highlights, though.
“If you are unable to get these items please let us know so that we can buy them right away for him.” Yes, because junior has a red hot urgent need for that Fill in the Missing Cheerios book.
“Clothing with names is the #1 thing that leads to kidnapping”. OK, so this is the reason why my mum didn’t let me write my name in bubble writing on the back of my canvas backpack in the 80s, but it isn’t the number one cause of child abduction and it’s an insult to parents of children everywhere to suggest that they could have done something to prevent their children from being taken (rant over).
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If I ever received an invite like this my simple RSVP would be "Lose my number. Goodbye" o.O
I agree! Great idea!
My son turned one recently. We did not ask for presents, however, we did know most people would buy him something. If people asked (I also told my mum this in case family asked her) I suggested either books (he loves books) or duplo. Both items cater for different budgets and you can never have too much duplo! I would never demand presents and the suggestions were to help IF people asked. He was very spoiled and we were very grateful for the wonderful gifts he got. And yes among others he did get books and duplo!