VENT:Secret Santa Gifting-Yuck!

[rebelcowboysnb]

Opening poster.

 

[fuzziebutt]

The OP is the one that started the thread. Don't know what OP stands for, though.

 

[fuzziebutt]

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Ohh, ok, I get it now. Thanks!

 

[goldies99]

opening poster!......thanks so much!!!

 

[JulieNKC]

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I always assumed it stood for original poster, but never thought to ask. Thanks!

 

[fuzziebutt]

I just thought it was the operator, or OP of the thread.

 

[lishah2000]

Maybe the child doesn't have any help with picking a gift or the money for a gift or even a way to get a gift. That happens to some kids. Maybe the child only has the option of picking from their own items.

 

[melodie_a]

I agree with many of the other posters. You had a perfect learning opportunity with your child to teach them that not everyone has the same circumstances and that we have to look beyond that and be happy with what we have. When life gives you lemons .. make lemonade and pass it along to someone who needs a drink. We have so much in life that children often forget that there are kids out there who don't get to eat tonight because their parents can't afford to buy groceries until payday. Is a dollar gift that important? I doubt it. If you don't make a big deal out of it and explain to your child the reasons behind why the gift might be less than she expected then maybe she will understand and come out of the situation a better person.

 

[redhen]

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Yep.. and this is why these secret santa gift exchanges at school should not happen. Its not fair to the kid if their parents dont have the money ..
And its not fair to the other little kid that gets let down.
Bad idea to do this kind of thing in school.. IMO

 

[redhen]

I think the OP is upset for her daughter. No parent wants to see their child hurt..I''m SURE it hurts HER to see her child hurt. Shes human..
Also, the OP may be feeling slighted herself.. because she feels that SHE takes the effort/time and money to make nice little gifts to give to the kids.. and she kinda expected the same treatment for her child.
She came here to vent and express her feelings on the subject.. as we all have done at some time... i would expect that you would want to be treated kindly too.

And remember Santa is watching.. better be nice..

*also i have to say that i dont believe the OP is saying these things about the CHILD... i am sure she is referring to the childs parents.. thats just kinda common sense though.