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21st birthday presents-what did you give yr child or what did you get?

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ggirl · 14/10/2012 11:35

dd is 21 soon
she got a ring for her 18th so jewellery (is that how you spell it?) is out

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ggirl · 14/10/2012 20:16

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InSPsFanjoNoOneHearsYouScream · 14/10/2012 20:18

I got cup, a key, a huge wine glass, a keyring all with 21 on.

Also got money, jewellery, perfume, flowers.

It was only last year but can't remember what else!

Think a few bottles of alcohol too.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 14/10/2012 20:23

Was going to suggest a Tiffany key - think that's what we might get dd1 for her 18th (need to start saving up!). If jewellery is out, how about a 'good' leather bag?

My uncle bought me a travel bag for my 18th, many years ago. I used it for at least 10 years - great idea.

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ggirl · 14/10/2012 20:24

hmm travel something is a good idea

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Panzee · 14/10/2012 20:25

I can't remember. Money maybe.

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frantic51 · 14/10/2012 20:25

DD1 got a watch last year. A seriously good one. It's a family tradition. But I suppose that's jewellery. Hmm

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DizzyPurple · 14/10/2012 20:26

We bought my Dd a Mac laptop. That's what she wanted! Actually we bought half and my parents bought the other half. She was very pleased.

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deleted203 · 14/10/2012 20:27

Hmm..not got one of 21 yet but DD got a Pandora bracelet for her 18th so we were thinking of adding charms.

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ggirl · 14/10/2012 20:28

watch would be nice..but she's afraid of losing it

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ggirl · 14/10/2012 20:29

Mac laptop is lurvely present but too £££ I'm afraid

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DizzyPurple · 14/10/2012 20:32

We bought my Dd a Mac laptop. That's what she wanted! Actually we bought half and my parents bought the other half. She was very pleased.

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LeeCoakley · 14/10/2012 20:34

I'm having this dilemma too. We got dd1 a main present of a necklace for her 18th. Unfortunately dd2 is 18 the same week as dd1 is 21 so money is going to be tight. We have a savings account for her so I suppose this would be a good as time as any to hand it over to her but want something for her to keep as well.

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LeeCoakley · 14/10/2012 20:36

Actually a ring's not a bad idea..... It could match the necklace....

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juneybean · 14/10/2012 20:37

I got a party

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LaFataTurchina · 14/10/2012 20:39

I got a flute for my 21st.

Really should dig it out more often. I bet I can only remember how to play scales and Christmas carols.

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Doha · 14/11/2012 14:55

DD1 got a Tiffany necklace and bracelet and DS got an old fashioned record player ( he is very retro!!!). Both were given their savings book started when they were born.

DD2 will be lucky to see her 21st as she is driving me nuts, probably buy her a tent to encourage her to move out Wink

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dollydoos · 21/03/2020 14:09

I am a grandparent with grandchildren two of whom reached 18 when we gave them a significant sum of money each. My question is when they reach the age of 21 should they be given a similar sum of money? We can afford it. Could anyone advise whether your children’s grandparents have treated the 18th the same as 21st in terms of giving a gift of money or present? Many thanks.

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