Should You Open Gifts at a Kid’s Birthday Party?
The decision of whether to open gifts at a kid's birthday party isn't always easy.
Birthday parties mean birthday presents which brings up the question, “Do you open the gifts at the party or not?” When I ask people this question I get some adamant "Yes" and "No" answers, but quite a few Moms I talk to, especially new Moms, aren’t quite sure what to do. My vague answer is, “It depends.” There are quite a few things you need to consider regarding your child’s birthday party and the answer may not be the same every year. First and foremost you need to do what is right for your child. Does he or she want to open gifts or just keep playing with friends? You also need to consider what you can handle as the party hostess. Sometimes it is hard to gauge how much time it will take. But, don’t let anyone tell you how it should …
J
2:26 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2012
It really depends. The best thing to do is to enjoy the party and open the gifts later and take a picture of your child opening or holding the gift that was given to then and include in the thank you note...Yes...an honest to g-d thank you note. The party if for friends to get together and enjoy each other's company. One person may give a really nice give while another gives a cheap gift. Its the… more ›