Not to buy DD father a present from her for Xmas ?

[redtulip19]

Dd is 4 And loves her dad. Sees him once a week and he contributes nothin financially she wants to get him Xmas gift. I feel bad as I don't want to waste money on tat on him as he isn't the best dad. He has never bought me birthday/Xmas gift from her btw
So why should I spend on him ? Does. Anyone else? Thanks xxx

Let her make a painting for him?

Her making something is a good compromise. Tbh if she really wants to I would probably give her a quid to get something at the pound shop and remember it isn't about him getting a present, it is about supporting her.

I second the suggestion of a home made gift. Just choose a lovely craft activity. DD will feel happy she got her dad a gift and you'll get some lovely time with DD.

I would bake him some cookies/cupcakes etc. Something DD can do with very little help, but that she will be proud of.

I second painting a picture or making something from salt doh like a hand imprint to hang on a tree or something.

Take her to the pound shop and she can choose one item only!

I personally would give her £5 and let her buy something for him. Not for his benefit, but because giving, and being thoughtful is part of Christmas. She wants to enjoy the gift of giving, and you should encourage that. It's a good trait, to teach our children to give. It's hard to be the bigger person, but it's really not about him. It's about your daughter wanting to be kind. Which you should be proud of and encourage

I personally would give her £5 and let her buy something for him. Not for his benefit, but because giving, and being thoughtful is part of Christmas. She wants to enjoy the gift of giving, and you should encourage that. It's a good trait, to teach our children to give. It's hard to be the bigger person, but it's really not about him. It's about your daughter wanting to be kind. Which you should be proud of and encourage

Absolutely this ^

This is for her, not for him. She doesn't know he's a bit rubbish and doesn't think about "fairness" of him not getting you a present, she's 4 and she loves her Dad and knows that you buy presents for people you love.

Homemade gift of something cheap would be fine, she won't know about the cost. I would definitely help her with this.