When you welcome a child into the family, you'll often find your loved ones are keen to spoil the little one with presents. And as the birthdays roll around, the gift-gifting keeps going - sometimes even kicking up a notch. So families can quickly find their house is overflowing with presents, whether they like them or not. But as they say, it is the thought that counts.
Well, one woman has blasted people who insist on giving children presents only to deliver "junk" - as she thinks it is far from thoughtful. And the fed-up mum took to TikTok to make her feelings known in a passionate speech.
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Posting as @monthofsunday, the woman shared why people should "stop giving my child junk", in a rant that appears to have resonated with parents everywhere.
She explained: "Stop buying my child junk, that is the long and short of it. I know I'm going to sound ungrateful but right now I don't care, I've had enough."
She then clarified she was referring to how annoying she finds it when she tells people there's nothing her child needs gifting, but they insist on buying something anyway.
"I'm the same. I want to buy stuff for people's kids," she acknowledged. "But when I buy stuff, I buy thoughtful things. I think what is suitable for that child, what will be beneficial." She added that she will often opt for a gift card, after chatting to the child's mum.
"But my thing is, I don't like unthoughtful gifts," she explained.
Expanding on her reasoning, she added: "I'm not being ungrateful. Don't buy my child junk that you wouldn't want in your house. Don't give my child stuff that you have been given for a birthday present for your little one, then think you can give it to my baby."
For the mum, it is about putting thought into the gift, which is what she always tries to do with purchases. "And if I haven't got the means, I'd say I haven't got the money right now, and I'll get him or her something later," she continued.
Emphasising her point with her caption, the woman again reiterated her belief that simply giving a present does not count as being thoughtful.
"I've had enough at this point. if it's not thoughtful my baby is not in need of it," she wrote, before upholding the belief: "It's the thought that counts."
And parents were quick to praise her post, with many echoing her sentiment in the comments.
One person said: "Real talk!! my son’s aunt bought him a tablet for Christmas despite me saying no to her over 6 times."
"I’m glad you said it," another wrote.
"Literally, If you’re not gonna make an effort don’t bother," agreed a third.
Commenters also shared tips with each other.
"Always gift books don’t even have to be expensive even a cheap book is good," wrote one person.
A second said: "I always just give cash or vouchers now because I hate getting stuff we don't need."
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