Christmas presents from in laws!

[ifnotwhynot]

AIBU to be annoyed that my MIL has sent a Christmas parcel to my DKs without asking what they would like? We don't see them very often, due to distance and, because they are going away for Christmas, the parcel has arrived early. I am fairly sure that they have sent clothes and the children now like to choose their own. DS is a teenager and my DD does not need new clothes. Really! I am grateful that they have thought of the children and know there are plenty out there that get no presents but it just seems such a WASTE to buy things that are not appropriate. We talk to them a few times a week so why couldn't they ask like they usually do, or, better still, take them shopping when we see them after Christmas?

YANBU - in my experience this is quite often a control 'we know best' type issue. My parents and inlawas are the same and it is a waste of money. I don't see why you should be grateful when no thought has been put in to these gifts.

I posted something similar a few weeks ago and had similar responses to many you got - perhaps these people are prolific ebay sellers and welcome tat they can sell on?

This is an old thread re-hashed btw. Not that it matters, except that the op may not reply!