Buying gifts for your kids at Christmas can be a stressful task for some parents, even with the help of the wish list they have sent to Santa. Children can often change their minds about what they'd like at the last minute, leaving parents in a dilemma when they've already bought their presents, the Mirror reports.
One upset mother took to Mumsnet after her seven-year-old daughter told her she didn't like the majority of her gifts despite them being on her wish list. The disheartened woman said she left doubting her gift giving skills when the youngster said last Christmas was better.
The mum explained she had purchased a Barbie airplane, a cuddly koala that talks, a history book, a lego set which she asked for along with many other surprise gifts for her child. The heartbroken parent asked for advice on the situation after she was left wondering whether it was her fault or if her daughter was being ungrateful.
She wrote: "She’s just told me she doesn't like most of her presents and this year isn't as good as last year. She's told me she isn't that keen on the Barbie aeroplane now, Santa got the wrong history book (it's an age-appropriate lift the flaps Usbourne book), she never wanted Polly Pockets (already has some and asked for more about a month ago), doesn't like the crafts set...
"Am I being unreasonable for thinking I'm s*** at choosing presents or do I have an ungrateful child? I need perspective." People were quick to reassure the mother that her daughter had a bad attitude and that she had given her lovely presents for Christmas.
One commented: "She is ungrateful and even if the presents are from Santa so she doesn't know she is being ungrateful to the gift-givers face she needs to learn to appreciate what she has been given. I wouldn't be impressed by that attitude."
Another remarked: "She's ungrateful. I have a 7-year-old and can't imagine her saying those things even if she thought it!
"Mine didn't ask for anything this year so everything was a 'surprise'. However, Christmas Day can be a bit overwhelming for some kids.
"All the hype and excitement. If she's not usually like that I'd cut her a bit of slack."
Someone else suggested: "Is she tired? I would be really offended if my daughter said this, I would tell her she's being really ungrateful."
Another MumsNet user asked: "Only child? The pressure of being the centre of attention on Christmas morning could be a reason if so."
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