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what do you get wealthy parents for xmas?

if you're a child of parents who basically have everything, no mortgage, no worry at all about outgoings...

what do you get them at xmas? what do they expect?

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Reply 1

ReadingMum

something personal that shows you put some thought into what they like/are interested in, or something quirky. It does not have to be expensive.

Reply 2

bixol

I don’t think it really matters how wealthy they are. The whole point of a gift is that it comes from you and that’s why it should bear a special meaning and I’m sure they’ll appreciate whatever you give them. Having said that, I’d say get them a new sports car.

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Reply 3

Anonymous #1

Original post by bixol

Having said that, I’d say get them a new sports car.

kids don't have access to that amount of cash (in this particular hypothetical situation) :wink:

Reply 4

harrysbar

Original post by Anonymous

if you're a child of parents who basically have everything, no mortgage, no worry at all about outgoings...

what do you get them at xmas? what do they expect?

Something they will enjoy like a voucher for afternoon tea or a nice vase or Chrismas table decoration

Reply 5

ReadingMum

Original post by harrysbar

Something they will enjoy like a voucher for afternoon tea or a nice vase or Chrismas table decoration

Know your parents! If my DD bought me any of these I would be somewhat disappointed :smile:

I would, of course, smile and say lovely things but inside I would be wondering who she had confused me with.

Reply 6

Anonymous #2

Personally I’m taking my mother out for a spa day in London. And giving my dad an activity asw

Reply 7

username3942526

Something like a personal gift

Reply 8

username2950448

The gift that keeps on giving - me!

Reply 9

mnot

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by Anonymous

if you're a child of parents who basically have everything, no mortgage, no worry at all about outgoings...

what do you get them at xmas? what do they expect?

Its not really about financially value anyway, I got my mum a custom made painting of a pet once. Still think this means more to her then when i bought her a bottle of her favourite Channel number (despite that being more usable & expensive).

Reply 10

username4969948

A generous life insurance policy.

Reply 11

parmezanne

Volunteer Team

Maybe something meaningful / has memories attached to it? No matter how wealthy they are, they will have emotion and will appreciate the sentiment. Their happiness with your present will most likely be measure by how much effort you put into it! :yep:

Reply 12

harrysbar

Original post by Anonymous

Personally I’m taking my mother out for a spa day in London. And giving my dad an activity asw

A spa day is a lovely gift - but pricey for some but a good chance for a bit of bonding

Reply 13

VSF

Maybe the gift of time more than anything else, showing you care. You could as an example make a voucher up of a menu that they would love and that they can redeem with you for you to prepare, cook, serve and clear up for them on a date you all agree as mutually convenient. If you're clever with the menu you should be able to prepare starter & dessert before and so really only have to cook the main course.

Reply 14

harrysbar

Original post by ReadingMum

Know your parents! If my DD bought me any of these I would be somewhat disappointed :smile:

I would, of course, smile and say lovely things but inside I would be wondering who she had confused me with.

What about if the afternoon tea included a glass of champagne, interested now?

Reply 15

Igotbbcalevel

that's really thoughtful of you. your parents brought you up well

Reply 16

snowprincess7

TSR Community Staff

Definitely like an experience such as the spa, or a sporting event, a day at the theater maybe ??

Reply 17

RogerOxon

Original post by Anonymous

if you're a child of parents who basically have everything, no mortgage, no worry at all about outgoings...

what do you get them at xmas? what do they expect?