NO. In fact I often put on invites that gifts are not required.

I have been invited to that party! And it didn’t not worry me. However giving cash puts a ‘price’ on your child, some may only be able to give $5, some a bit more. It doesn’t bother me, if people ask what my kids want I will sometimes say nothing, maybe a gift card….

I love the idea because my kids have too much of everything already! But I feel it’s weird asking for money for a kids birthday party…

I wouldn’t – I can see why it sounds good, but Id feel weird.

No it’s embarrassing to ask guest for money in my opinion it’s rude

I would leave it up to the guest to decide. Any gift is appreciated.

No I’d rather my guests decide themselves. Some give cash, some give gift cards and some give gifts.

Doesn’t worry me. It’s good to teach kids about money. As they get older, it’s hard to know what to buy for a birthday present so a $5 is a good idea.

I would love to be invited to that party as it would save not just money but the worry of what to get and then being asked to return the gift as the kid doesn’t want it or already has it

I knew someone that had a fiver party. At first I thought it was a ridiculous idea. But as my son is getting older – the amount of doubles he gets is crazy. Not to mention that he has wayyy too much stuff anyway.

Wow! Is this what it has come to? We certainly live in a different world where everyone has a birthday party every time and invites so many kids every time. Perhaps we need to consider everything smaller so the gifts given/received are less as there’s less people giving them.

Don’t worry me personally either way

it’s a good idea to teach the kids to save and not just obtain an abundance of stuff.

Yes, I definitely would. Kids normally have way to many toys and are overwhelmed so to give them some money towards a future house or car is a great idea.

I actually love this idea! We often pop $20 or a $20 gift card into the birthday cards. Much cheaper and easier than choosing a present.

Each to their own. Younger children love opening presents. But many children would expect $20 or $50. $5 is a little on the low side. I wish my child was invited to 30 parties a year, we are lucky to be invited to one a year!

I think it’s great as a “life line” if you’re struggling to find a gift.

I have mixed feelings about giving money to kids. I know when they get older they look for money. But they look for more than a fiver. This is where it gets uncomfortable. My grand-daughter wanted money for her birthday to put towards getting her drivers licence but she expected $50 plus. I would prefer to buy her something she can keep, like jewellery or even a gift card so she can buy something with it. Giving money always seems impersonal and you have not given any thought to it.

Love this idea! If you dont ask what the child needs or wants with their parents then you do end up with double ups or great toys not played with. We are looking at a cubby house for our sons next birthday I would like to ask people to contribute to cubby either decor or money but hubby thinks its rude.

I think little kids love unwrapping presents or picking presents for their little friends. It is a great idea though