When my kids were kids it really depended on if they needed anything big. One year we would get them a macbook because they needed a new laptop for school but then it would last nearly five years so I wouldn’t have to buy another one for ages. Same for things like phones or consoles or. I always spent more on these big purchases as they normally last longer.
Now they adults I spend a few hundred for birthdays and Christmas. I like to get something they will actually use, will last, and is memorable. The best gifts show that you actually pay attention to their current hobbies or are something they would want but would rare splash for. Example would be for my sons birthday i got him a GBA SP style emulator and loaded it up with pokemon roms, official and fan, as I knew he had a few months off studying for his professional qualification.
Honestly I’m still figuring that out. This year my kid is only 19 months old
Usually a couple hundred. This year maybe $40-60. Budget is beyond tight.
We spend about $100 per kid (we have 3 from 10-17). $150 for adults. We’re fairly well off and buy what we want year round. We give them something they want, something they need, something to eat, and something to read. They love it.
Depends on the year. I’m trying to mostly boycott Christmas this year but I know he needs a new pair of headphones.
We do about $300/kid. We haven’t increased that over the years with inflation.
Kid’s are all grown up now. A couple years ago we started having everyone make Amazon wishlists. It was too difficult to figure out what everyone wanted. The wishlists make it easier for everyone. Also, we can put all our purchases on an Amazon store card and get 12 months interest free.
(I know. Amazon.)
Last year I also gave each kid a $300 Amazon gift card because everything sucks, and I didn’t want them to feel pressure for the holiday. I’ll do that again this year.
It probably seems crazy, but it works for us.
I’m trying NOT to think about that right now… We have 10 kids and 1 grandson so we’re just trying to stay in the green while having a fun time
We just finished the majority of shopping and presents are so expensive nowadays.
About 1000 each.
Shit, looking to adopt one more?
This was me last year, this year unfortunately we’re shooting for something like 500 due to economy.
The fuck!
Man, look at most of these well-off parents splurging on their kids. Are you sure the economy is in the sinker? /s
Parent of late teens here - around £200 each (usually clothes or various bits they’ve asked for), unless there’s a big present involved that I’m interested in too (like a new games console), which would be a more expensive year.
About how much did you budget for kids under 10 or so? Just curious more than anything.
Probably less, but it may well have been roughly similar. I think when they were younger they ended up getting more “stuff” but it was cheaper items. Mostly board games and toys that I thought they might like, rather than specific stuff they ask for these days. Well, I ask them, because I’d rather get them stuff they want/need.
I feel like the pile of presents was bigger in those days at least.
Just don’t forget yourselves! Remember THCa dispensary sites have black Friday sales as well!
Bold assumption on reader demographic! My kids would want the dispensary sale, not me.
i spend about $50 on each of my newphews, give or take.
Yeah that’s how we do it for the parents, in laws, and our siblings.
They generally each get a new set of pajamas, a new set of gloves, and a new stylish sweatshirt or jacket every year. Sometimes those are from an aunt or grandparent, but usually from us.
Most of the rest of their Christmas presents from us are via the gift economy.
Toys, electronics, games, and media generally come from the grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
Way too much.
I’m probably in the way too much camp, but it doesn’t make us tighten spending at all, and it’s likely not much compared to others.
My key is that it shouldn’t impact spending in January.
Just enough.
