Just wanted some opinions on the giving of gift cards as pressies for dc's (other people's). My sis & bro in law have requested a gift card for my baby niece's birthday and Christmas pressies. I wouldn't mind but they had gift cards when she was born and for Christmas last year, so I've never actually been able to buy her a proper gift.
I have two dc's & sometimes people will ask and I'll suggest a gift card, but I always send a pic of what we bought with it and on the next 'occasion' I make sure they are 'allowed' to get an actual gift.
Perhaps I'm being an over sensitive idiot but I'm a bit put out! They are pretty well off financially so it's not a money issue.
(Ps I know people will say 'don't ask' but I don't want to fall out / ruffle feathers)