But normal years, its about one to two thousand pounds.'
Now, a lot of people would say this is outrageous.
However, this is how much I normally spend, shall I say, per child.
Like, he couldnt even be [bothered] opening the presents.
He opened about three or four things.
Mia obviously opened all of hers, but its a lot of money.
So this year, Ive reined it in.
I have absolutely reined it in.
I aint doing it.
Im not doing it.
This, for me as well, is not about affordability.
But Im not doing it.
I also want these children to learn and understand that Christmas is not about presents.
I have done a lot of self-reflecting this year.
I have worked so hard on myself.
And yall know, from me shopping, I am quite materialistic.
But theres absolutely no way Im pulling out 3,000 and 4,000 for Christmas presents this year.
Im not doing it.
How much are other parents spending?
What are these kids getting for Christmas?
How much do their parents spend on them?
Am I being a bad parent?
Am I not giving them enough?
You know how it goes when youre a mum!
But an expensive toy doesnt guarantee success, either.
It truly is the thought that counts, he says.
Not the price tag.
For example, even toddlersexhibitgreater happiness when giving treats to others than receiving them themselves.
People continued to share their familys Christmas expenses
