No. Don’t waste your money or time. Don’t waste kids money and time. Don’t think about it. Do something else in that time. Forget about it. Don’t let it cross your mind once or twice. Buy something to share with you and the kids. Enjoy that and smile with them, That’s what matters.

Oh! No! No way. My ex hasn’t even bought my daughter a present at all so no way would I waste money on him. If your children are little, maybe they want to give him something but get the cheapest gift possible and one that you’d know he’d hate. That’s my opinion.

No I certainly don’t buy for the ex parent. Oh my goodness! If I did, it would start war with my husband. Because my eldest is 26 and isn’t my husband’s son, his stepson instead, he buys his own gifts for his dad regarding birthday, Fathers Day and Christmas. He’s been doing this since he had a job at 14.

I think the kids should if he or she is their parents as it is important for kids to do this but as for yourself, he/she is your ex and i don’t think it is really needed although it can also depend on the circumstances i guess as each situation is different.

As most have said, it’s dependent on the situation. A family member had this issue and would let the children choose a small gift. . She would give them money for the father’s day stall etc (and mother’s day stall for his new wife) but it all petered out as they would never consider doing anything similar.

Hmm. That’s definitely an interesting one! Im not in that situation but i think it all depends on how well you two get along and whether you guys have a great co parenting relationship. It can be tricky when there are new partners involved as well. I dont think its an expected thing though

That’s such an interesting question! I’ve not had this situation personally but my husbands parents were divorced and no way they would have bought gifts for each other however now that they are older they are much more kind towards each other. I guess that’s the thing… what your relationship is like. I personally probably wouldn’t buy a gift from myself but I would definitely help my child purchase a gift to give to them. I would do anything for my children

Although this isn’t a personal issue for me, I’ve seen it with my friends’ kids. And to a certain extent, the answer depends on the age of the kids. Little kids often do value giving gifts as an expression of love, and in that case I’d buy something low value. Older kids can make their own decision.

In my situation I do not buy anything for my children’s father. I used to make the effort but he never did and then he up and left the country. But your situation is different and it is a very nice gesture for the kids most importantly. They get to feel good getting the other parent a present from them.

It really depends what your situation is.
Do you mean “Do you buy on behalf of the kids for their parent?”
If you have little children then that makes sense if you are the Mum.
If you mean your partners ex then no…. thats for him to sort out with his kids.
If they are older then the kids can shop on their own without your input.

I’m not in this position, but I would assume to keep things friendly for the kids sake it couldn’t hurt to take the kids shopping to pick out something. Even if it’s just some car things or typical dad wear (pjs, shirts). That way the kids will proudly say they picked it out themselves