We are hosting Christmas this year with family staying with us from Christmas Eve until 28th December. It’s my mum, siblings and their partners and children.
My sister sent me a message saying we all need to be on the same page about Christmas spending on our children so none of them feel left out. My brother responded with a thumbs up emoji but I asked what she means exactly. She said that as the kids would be opening gifts in front of each other, we need to discuss in advance a budget and number of gifts. 😬 I’ve said that we won’t be changing how much we spend or how many gifts we give to match them. She told me that thinks we spend too much on our children. I’ve said it’s none of her business and that maybe it would be better if she comes on Christmas Day afternoon after gifts are opened.
My children are 22, 16 and 14. Sister’s kids are 17 and 13. Brother’s kids are 17 and 14.
AIBU to not change what we buy for our children to suit others?