DS18 has Autism & ADHD diagnosis. Generally a poor gift giver but this has been improving in recent years. Had a chat a few weeks ago and he voiced that he’s going to make more effort this Christmas.
He had £500 that he’d squirrelled away but since returning to school this year he’s somehow gone through it all. Nothing to show for it.
He has decided that as he has such a small amount left (about £100) he is not wasting his money on Christmas presents.
I am on a budget but set aside £100 which I have spent on some gifts that are to do with his special interests and that he will really like.
However, I’ve spent the last few days thinking that if he doesn’t want to waste his money on gifts, then why should I? I told him that he’s being incredibly selfish and that it makes me feel like I want to return his gifts - which it does.
I haven’t wrapped any of his gifts and plan to return them all.
Do I need to give my head a wobble?
With regard to what other gifts he’ll receive - the answer is very few. My mum couldn’t think what to get him and so has just bought some socks, which he’ll receive tomorrow. He’s still in bed/asleep right now and obviously has not had his stocking as usual.