Oh gosh…how about we be adults. If you dont want to look at posts like that then just dont. Remember the old saying “If you cant say something nice then dont say anything at all”

Each to their own. We can all afford different things.

I’m just starting to buy some small things for Christmas now.

I think it is ridiculous to spend so much on one child at one time. Gift giving is supposed to be a a special occasion for the child and giver, picking that one (or two) gifts that you know they will adore ….. a treat for the child not overkill …..

We’re increasingly spending money on experiences rather than toys.

I’m increasingly realising how much less important stuff is for my little boy and how much more important time is. I get him a few small presents, and then I buy a family present like a zoo annual pass or an experience to do together

I am no interest in buying toys this time.

I would buy that much for one child but that’s mainly because I could never afford to. My kids would now prefer to get one present that they were hoping for. I think what this Mum did was to put it on display for everyone to see. It does look like bragging but that’s her perogative. If I had the money I may have bought quite a few gifts but kept them for throughout the year instead.

This is ridiculous. Way too much for one child.
And it’s not a matter of if you can afford it then go for it – no, even if you can afford $1500 on presents – it’s the principle.
This child will never appreciate what they have. Will expect ‘things’. It’s al material. Does not give a child the chance to appreciate what a gift actually is. And there’s no way a child needs or could want that many toys.
Also means the child grows up to not appreciate anything unless it’s given to her. No appreciation of money or saving or working towards something.
No way this is right and the mum boasting on social media says a lot about her own values as well.
Utterly ridiculous.

I have always spoiled my children but I now know that they would have been much happier to spend time with me than getting things, even though it didn’t feel like it at the time. Having said that, I have four children so spoiling them always had to be within our means. And I have never spent that much on one child for one occasion even though I can afford too. Every person is different and if they want to spend that much and can afford to so be it. I just hope that they also teach their children the value of money and that they have to work for what they want. My 11yo saved for her own iPad, and has plans to get a job and save half of every dollar she earns

I used to get excited and spoil my son. The difference is, I didn’t feel the need to share it with anyone. I’m all for a bargain, but would temper some of it or stash it for more than one occasion.

I think most people are a bit surprised at the amount, given that it is for one child, but it is nobody’s business but the person who spent the money. That said, it makes me feel a bit of a rubbish parent for not being able to afford to spend as much immediately. And then I remember that with my kids, when there are a huge amount of presents it feels like they no longer are interested in what is in the gift, just tearing through the paper and onto the next thing. I hate this, it feels ungrateful and that they are overwhelmed .
I think the most salient point is, live and let live, if you can afford to go nuts, then go nuts, but possibly consider not posting it high profile on social media, because honestly there is the risk of it being interpreted as bragging. I definitely dont agree with trolling and sending rude comments. If you dont agree, scroll on. Whatever happened to if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing’?!

It is completely up to each parent/grandparent to spend what they want on their children/grandchildren, but don’t broadcast it on social media – that is purely showing off and is bound to raise the hackles on many people ….

I have no issues what parents spend on your kids I really don,t
Why they cannot go on holidays because of covid .
Really parents getting up set or jealous who cares really .
It is there money
I took miss ten today told her she could put what ever she wanted in the trolly
She is our grand daughter 542 dollars we spent .
Barbie colouring books craft stuff switch games board games
But what I spent is up too me .
Nothing to what her big sister doing years 11 and 12 we get 1600 dollar new iPad …
So yeahhh .
My grand daughters
If I leave my money to my kids they will spend it .
So I will spend it on what I want

It is the bragging that is the problem – if parents want to spend up big, then do so, but keep it to yourself.

Just let me adjust my eyes as they rolled that far back into my head at this.
I saw the original post and eye rolled there too. I don’t care how much or how little others buy their kids. This is all about bragging though. I noted the OP comment that she made it onto news sites with her trolley post last year so seems that was the intent of the post again. Also seems odd that she claims it’s for one child yet there are doubles or items ????????‍♀️ Seems a bit for show for me and I wouldn’t be surprised if this was about a photo and then putting some stuff back on the shelf ???? but either way I’m just glad I don’t have to wrap or find a place in my home for that much crap

Each to their own.. if people want to spoil their children, it’s their prerogative. I felt guilt buying my son 3 or 4 toys knowing we already had so much at home so balanced it by donating to the Sydney Children’s Hospital

Let her spend that, but don’t brag

If a parent wants to spend that much on their child, it’s up to them. I think too many mums do it now to show off to other parents though. We set a budget on what to get our daughter for her birthday and if we’ve ended up getting too many they’re put away for Christmas. We also have a budget for Christmas so that we never go overboard. My daughter already has so many other people who want to buy for her so there just isn’t a need for us to spend much on gifts. Especially when we have to buy for so many other people too.

I ignore these brag posts.