My dn turned 6 the other week, so I took a small gift round and a less exciting cheque (dn gets soo many gifts feel savings are sensible). Anyway when I gave him the gift, he opened it and instantly told me he didn't want it and when he was bored of it would give it away. I was quite gob smacked that a 6 year old would say this to an adult at all (is this normal 6 year old behaviour?) and just said 'that's not very nice'. Don't think db or sil heard, but they didn't correct him and I didn't want to create a scene at his party. I have previously bought more lavish gifts, but he's pretty much opened gift, put it down and walked off with a begrudging thank you forced by his parents. I get that he's 6, and also that he's not my child, but hate to think he's turning into a brat. I can't really say anything now about his behaviour as I realise its too late, but wondering what you would do in future situations? Do you tell db and Sil? Do you take it on yourself to tell dn off? What would you say to him? Db and sil are Wonderful parents, but due to unfortunate circumstances over the past year have gone a bit soft on dn which I'm worried is starting to backfire.