Husband keeps telling son I bought presents

[Whataboutbobbo]

Basically ruining his Christmas. Hate it. Mentioned it like ten times today. Effing fuming.

Doesn't he thank the people who bought him gifts then? How rude.

Doesn't he thank the people who bought him gifts then? How rude.

Don't be daft! Are you seriously telling me the concept of santa is new and shocking to me! Most people do some pressies from santa (obviously actually purchased by parents) and presents under the tree from mum and dad, auntie Joan, Grannie and Grandpa etc. Other family members can still be thanked.

I'm not telling YOU anything Crips. I was responding to the OP's umbrage over HER child being taught that presents have been paid for by somebody.

Santa brings maybe one biggish present, and some stocking fillers.
Parents also buy presents.

I think it's important for children to realise that mum and dad buy most things otherwise how will they ever learn the value of money.
(old fart, me)

I'm not telling YOU anything Crips. I was responding to the OP's umbrage over HER child being taught that presents have been paid for by somebody.

You said it was rude when it obviously isn't. Your comment was silly.
Almost everyone in the country with young kids does santa, so it's slightly ridiculous you're suddenly taking umbrage with the tradition. I'm sure OP's son thanks granny and aunty and uncle for the presents they give. If OP wants to give her son presents from santa it is very obviously not rude for her to do so or for her son not to thank his mum for them (because he thinks they're from santa) . It is very rude for her partner to deliberately ruin this magical christmas tradition for them. Fairly simple surely?

@BreakfastAtSquiffanys lol I've never seen such a grinch! OP bought the pressies she can pretend they're from santa if she wants! Good lord what a kill joy you are! Why can't little kids enjoy the father christmas thing for a few years. Do you hang around santa's grotto ruining the fun for the kids there?

We pay for the gifts and if DC is on the good list then Santa will deliver them. DC is 8 and is happy with that. Still super excited on Christmas morning etc.

@Ireallywantmylifeback it's fine for other families to make their own, different traditions but OP sticks with the traditional father christmas giving presents for stockings why does her DP need to ruin it?

@BottleOfJameson
Lol I'm not a grinch, if I was, I'd be sitting on mumsnet insulting people... Like you are.