My son is about to have a whole class party in a few weeks and I'm dreading the piles and piles of presents that will be coming through the door.
I don't want to sound ungrateful and I also know that if I ask for no presents people will bring them anyway. I don't want anyone to feel bad that they didn't bring a present (as asked) but I also don't want so much stuff. Our kids are very lucky to have lots of nice toys and the more they have the less they seem to play with. I don't want people to waste their money and effort. I don't want to have to haul a load of things to the already full charity shops, all of which will end up in landfill in a year or so. It all seems so utterly pointless and the wrong thing to be teaching my children.
So, would I be unreasonable to ask for £1 in a card if guests have not yet bought a presents and would like to? That way he can buy something in a few months and choose something he wants, no waste, minimal expense and effort for parents. Would
It be crass? Ungrateful? If not unreasonable how can I word it without looking like an idiot?
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To ask for £1 instead of a present
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Piccalino3 · 20/01/2020 22:43
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