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Recently someone wrote that they received an invitation to a kid’s birthday party that included a card for a gift registry of presents that the kid wants for his big day. Is this a trend? And if it is, is it a good thing?
Well, the off-the-cuff reaction is, “No way!” And then, “I would never do that!” It gives off the air that parties are really out of control, and that presents at the party are teaching kids to demand what they want, in terms of “stuff,” and expect to get it. Many parents are trying to get away from this message altogether, and teaching kids that their parties are about being with their friends, having fun, and sharing the good times. Other parents are moving toward giving donations to various local non-profit organizations or a family-favorite charity to teach lessons of altruism.
