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Aibu or it wrong for me to do this.

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JaffacakesAreCakesNotBiscuits · 13/02/2019 19:09

So my dds 1st birthday is coming up. Dd has too many toys books and clothes from. Xmas and really doesn't need more. So we have said about money for those who want to gift but obviously don't expect it.
We thought about purchasing a pass for Peppa pig World.. Obviously dd is under the height so the money would pay for mine to take dd. I will take her once a week as its only 30 min away. She is the only one who realistically benefits
It gets her out. She has fun and enjoys being out.
Were not buying dp or ds a pass as dp works a lot and ds is too old= teenager and will be at school anyway.
Most have said it's a great idea as dd will love it and wouldn't be wasteful unlike buying more toys she honestly doesn't need.
However a couple have said ' so you want us to pay for YOUR pass' I explained the above and that obviously dd can't go in without me and she is the only one who benefits. But they think it's wrong.

Now I feel like it's a silly idea or that I'm being a CF. ( totally willing to be told I am)

I've also given money towards passes for kids before and not given it a second thought?

OP posts:
tessieandoz · 13/02/2019 22:54

I think Peppa Pig World is a great idea for all the reasons you listed. My DD did similar for GD and the pass was used every week. Your DD won't be 1 all year !!

purpleboy · 13/02/2019 22:59

I'm in the great idea camp!
We've has season tickets for about 5 years and loved every time we went as were creating more memories. There is so much to do for a 1yo. She can use all the rides in pp world and a fair few of the rides in the rest of the park, as well as the live shows, train, animals, splash parks, indoor soft play, numerous play areas, meet and greet with peppa and George, plus max the T Rex, and baby roary dinosaur. You only have to go 3 times to get your money's worth (based on the entrance fee)

You didn't ask for the money, you suggested it when asked what present she would like. Very different.

reluctantbrit · 13/02/2019 23:14

I think it is a great idea. At that age we found that all presents apart from one were fully ignored in favour of my kitchen drawers, a pass somewhere would have been my ideal present.

I think most relatives forget how much a child may receive and how many toys it actually needs. My mum often gave us a book and then money towards something more practical and even now, DD is 11 yeaRs, we got money for shows, zoo trips, activities, even if it also paid towards at least one adult.

If someone says no, their right, fair enough, I would ask for a book, or anything 18 months + to ensure it can be used in a couple of months.

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