Young children's party gifts

[Dad38]

Do you feel that it's tough to buy presents for the many parties our young kids get invited to? And do you feel sometimes you give and receive gifts that are in price range but not really that good a gift?

Do you think a website that can direct parents of attending children to contribute to a bigger more useful present would be useful?

I think it would be beyond tacky. I get the idea like a "whip round" type of thing. As a parent I would love my child to get one quality gift but I would never ever send out an invite to ask people for money. I tend to buy gifts in sales throughout the year so wouldn't want to give cash either.

No, my children get a lot of enjoyment out of shopping for a gift and wrapping it and I think it teaches them the value of giving. That would be taken away if I were to PayPal the parents some money.

I understand it could feel a bit cheeky asking to contribute to something but why should it, its just makes sense and if it begins to happen more it will be less awkward.

A bit like a wedding list, no surprises but nothing wasted

I understand the shopping with children and their feeling involved, great way as you said to teach appreciation but how often is that done I wonder, and I think writing a card can help with that also?

I would much rather the choice of what to give, whether gift, gift card/voucher or even cash, is mine.