$271 per kid

[Ed35]

I read online today that a survey shows that most parents spent $271 on each child for their Christmas gifts. Wow, I’m way off! We spent much more than that per child. The iPod alone was $195 plus tax. Are parents really spending $271 a child? I wonder where the survey was taken – it did not say. Maybe we are overspending and spoiling the kids!

 

[PatrickK]

I guess it depends on the number of kids and their age. Older children are more demanding. It's easier to find lots of cheap toys for little kids. My parents had 8 children so we got one big gift and some smaller gifts. It was nowhere near $271 each!

 

[Bear]

We don't spend even a $100 per child for Christmas here. Of course, they are very young, and that may change as they get older. I don't know though...that's a house payment...for each kid!

 

[Milt]

People have all kinds of different values when it comes to their children and when it comes to Christmas. I am surprised that the amount is as high as $271.

 

[bighelp]

Not only different values but also different incomes. I know every other year we might spend more or less but in the end it does even out between this holiday and their birthday. That is a cheap house payment compared to mine too!!

 

[Kenny]

You mean a lot of people are spending $271 per child on Christmas? That just seems ridiculous to me. No wonder kids today are so spoiled and want the newest, best everything right this instant.

 

[polamalu43]

Wow, I'm not like the rest then - I spend well over $271 per kid. I do agree that it depends on the age of the child. As kids get older the gifts get more expensive. I don't know anyone who spends $271 or less.

 

[strongenough]

I don't think $271 is all that much. That's enough for a big gift and small gifts plus wrapping and stockings I guess. I can see doing that easily.

 

[Anthony]

I know my kids are young, but that seems like a lot of money to spend on one child for Christmas. I guess as they get older though they want video games, ipods, and the latest greatest whatever to wear.

 

[Shaun]

That sounds like a lot to me too, but I am ure it probably isn't really. Bigger kids will of course want bigger stuff. Bigger = more $$$

 

[SoontoBe]

My parents spent that much on me and lots more. I wasn't spoiled. With a new baby coming, I'll probably follow in their footsteps. I agree that little kids don't need much, but it's hard to find good educational toys for less than $50.