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Christmas Money

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Shezza71 · 20/12/2018 14:46

AIBU/WWYD I have 2 sisters, they each have 3 children sis1 has older teenage children, sis2 has younger children. I have 2 older teenage children.
Always agree a budget for Christmas money for older kids/Xmas list for younger kids. This year sis2 has asked for money aswell as kids are now wanting to buy more expensive items for themselves. That's fine.
Budget has usually been £20. However, sis1 has said her budget is £10 this year, and sis2 is £20.
We are likely to be getting together at our dads to exchange gifts have a catch up and some food.
So AIBU to give £10 to older kids when younger kids would be getting £20?Confused

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Lettermethis · 20/12/2018 16:53

I'd just be giving £20 to each child so they're treated the same and no come-backs, as such.

Will your DC be getting cash too, or presents from their Aunts?

Birdsgottafly · 20/12/2018 16:59

Yes you would be extremely unreasonable.

Give the children the same. Why would you do any different?

WhoTookTheChristmasCookie · 20/12/2018 17:11

You're going to treat your nieces/nephews totally differently because their mum (your sister!) can't afford as much this year?
And you're going to give it to them whilst they're in front of each other?

YABVU. I can't believe that thought would even enter your mind.
I would be mortified.

Shezza71 · 21/12/2018 09:47

We have always exchanged to the same value in previous years so has never been an issue with anyone.
But the thought of hers receiving less was bothering me.
Her eldest is 21 and my eldest is 20, she has already suggested that we stop gifting once they are 21 which would mean her eldest wouldn't get anything at all at Christmas, which also was also bothering me.
Sis1 also has the most disposable income out of the 3 of us, so after speaking to sis2 we have agreed to just lower the amount to £10 so all is fair. Now to decide whether to continue gifting to the 21yoGrin

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