How can I ask nicely for my parents and my husband’s parents to stop buying so many toys for my two girls? Last year at Chrismas, I could only get my daughter a Leap-pad and some cartridges because I knew our families were getting her so much stuff. My oldest has so many toys she doesn’t value any of them, and she often gets doubles from many members of the family.
We recently moved over seas, and I had to donate so much to the Thrift Store and give them to friends. I’m really thankful that we don’t live so close right now because of this. But we’ll only be here for one more year. How do I nicely let them know that a trunkload of toys at every Christmas and Birthday is just too much?
I would tell them that it’s a nice thing they are doing but maybe cut it down to 2 toys and some clothes. Also mention that there are other kids out there who don’t get any at holidays. Maybe talk them into donating for a good cause to the kids that do really need it. Your children are lucky but when there are so many toys and they don’t cherish them it’s time to give them away. I rotate my son’s toys about every 6 months and give the toys he doesn’t play with to good will.
Just tell them to stop buying all the toys. When birthday’s or christmas rolls around tell them they need clothes. Make sure you tell them the sizes and what they need. If they want to add a couple of SMALL toys, then ok. Do not be nice about it, just tell them. If they get the toys then take them back and get what you want for them.
I have the same problem with my dad and my in-laws. I would tell them just what you said in this question. That you kids dont value the gifts that they are given. Tell them that if they want to really show them how much they love them give them money for Collage. Set your kids up a savings account with the money they get.
Also I know that this isnt a part of your question, but if your kids are old enough, maybe its time for them to start earning money for toys, by doing chores around the house. Just an idea. Hope this helps alittle.