Results: Demanding Birthday Invitation
Published on 04/19/2015
A Reddit user recently uploaded an image of an email the parents of a 1 year old sent to their family. In the email the parents received a list of approved gifts that they could give the child on his birthday. There was also a list that provided detailed instructions about receipts and gifts that were banned. Some of the approved items on the list include: A water table, play tunnel and play tent.
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Are you familiar with this news story?
Yes, I am familiar with this news story
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No, I am not familiar with this news story
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Do you think it is inappropriate for parents to inform other parents about the items/gifts they can give their children as birthday presents? Yes
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No
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Undecided
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Not Applicable
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Have you been given instructions on what food/gifts your child(ren) can bring to a party? I have been told what gifts to purchase to a birthday
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I have been told what food to bring to a birthday party
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I have not been told what food/gifts to bring to a birthday party
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N/A
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Other (please specify)
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| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.32% | 9 | |
| i have asked what to bring, because i have no idea when it comes to children's gifts/toys. | 0.04% | 1 |
| only when i asked | 0.04% | 1 |
| within reason, my children tell me what they'd like for their babies- such as "ninja turtle toys, monster high toys, etc, but no specific items. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i've been told what toy the child "might" like. | 0.04% | 1 |
| some hints only | 0.04% | 1 |
| it was because the child has allergies | 0.04% | 1 |
| tacky | 0.04% | 1 |
| yup my husband's niece is so spoiled she demands you get certain items, and one holiday the last time we bought for anyone she was not grateful but said well if i don't like it he aint wearing it. it was something her husbnad wore cologne wise. | 0.04% | 1 |
| for a different kind of party, this has happened. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i've been told to buy for all the kids, not just the birthday child, there are 4 others, i don't buy for anyone now | 0.04% | 1 |
| i have had families make suggestions, which i appreciated | 0.04% | 1 |
| no | 0.04% | 1 |
| yes and i told the people that they needed to get their prescriptions changed. | 0.04% | 1 |
| options are great demands are not | 0.04% | 1 |
| at christmas for a relative's child | 0.04% | 1 |
| i usually ask | 0.04% | 1 |
| i've been told (and told) not to bring certain food items due to allergies. | 0.04% | 1 |
| yes, only if the child is allergic to a specific food. other than that no. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i've been asked could i get something she wanted because single mother could not afford at the time. | 0.04% | 1 |
| parents have given ideas of what the child might like | 0.04% | 1 |
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If you received an email from the parents about the gifts you could or could not bring to a child's birthday, would you still allow your child to attend? Yes, I would allow my child to attend
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No, I would not allow my child to attend
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I am undecided
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N/A
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