Bring a B-day present or not?

[atgcpaul]

We're going to a 4 year-old's birthday party this weekend. Our kids go to the same daycare. Anyway, invite says to not bring a present. Wife and I disagree on what to do. What to do?

[Pappy]

Unless they are very good friends and you can talk to them in advance, respect the parents wishes.

[Cochese]

Buy a small gift your kid would like, and stow it in the car. If others bring presents you are covered.

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[Warren]

Your child has graciously been invited into someone elses home to share a special occasion. Why would someone even consider disrespecting their wishes?

[LCHIEN]

maybe they're just trying to be overly polite and not wanting to make you feel obligated. I'm sure the child would enjoy a gift, and its the nice,gracious, and traditional thing to do. Unless he's a really precocious 4-yo I'll bet it's not the child's wish to not get a gift.

[durango dude]

Okay - no present for the kid ---- but I loathe the idea of showing up empty handed ---- in which case, I'd provide something for the parents - typically worth $10-15.

[leehljp]

A few of the younger generation of parents have a different perspective on things. I know of a few that don't like to for their children to focus on "gifts" but on the party, people and a good time - memories. I can't argue with them as they are idealistic and follow their dreams.

My youngest daughter and her husband are like this. Kinda hard on grandparents that like to swamp their grandkids with presents!

[tommyt654]

This time of year tater salad n fruit juices always are welcome.

[cabinetman]

Birthdays=gifts. I would bring one.

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