As the holiday season fades and we step into a fresh new year, it’s time to reflect on the art of gift-giving. This isn’t about what to give or how much to spend; instead, let’s talk about the subtle nuances of what to take away and when to take it. Let’s call this Parental Gift Etiquette.
Regardless of the occasion—be it a birthday, graduation, or any special event—children will invariably beg for that next must-have item: the latest gadget, the hottest toy, or the “I can’t live without it” wonder they saw on TV. Once they’ve set their sights on it and made their request known, parents often resort to threats: “If you misbehave, that shiny new tablet is off the table!” But deep down, we all know that most kids will eventually receive their coveted gift, unless, of course, you happen to be a particularly stern parent (think of the more notorious figures from reality TV).
Now, fast forward a week—or, let’s be honest, sometimes just minutes—after the gifts have been unwrapped. We find ourselves resorting to threats about taking away those very same gifts. “You better watch how you talk to me, or that brand-new tablet is coming back to me.”
It seems this cycle could use some efficiency. Here’s a thought: why not sit down with the kids before the big day? Let them choose their favorite gifts and acknowledge that they may misbehave in the future. Then, we can just agree to skip the gift altogether. It’s a sort of pre-punishment that saves parents both time and money, not to mention the inevitable tantrums when gifts have to be confiscated. Instead of regifting, let’s introduce the concept of PRE-gifting.
When the special day arrives, we can simply pull out the pre-gifting agreement we drafted together, where we all accepted that gifts wouldn’t be given because of the inevitable misbehavior. “Remember our deal? Let’s refer to the pre-gifting contract.”
In this document, we’d state, “We, the undersigned kids, acknowledge it’s unlikely we will behave and therefore agree not to receive the gifts we desire. We will select a gift but understand we will not receive it, avoiding disappointment. Any tantrums are pointless since we never actually got the gift in the first place.”
Isn’t that a breeze?
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In summary, navigating the world of gift-giving as a parent can be challenging, but with a little humor and creativity, we can make it a smoother process. By adopting a pre-gifting strategy, we can eliminate the stress of managing expectations and behavior.
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