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Mom Asks If She Was Wrong To Just Give Money For Everyone On Christmas

To her family, money is not a well-thought-of gift.

Mom Asks If She Was Wrong To Just Give Money For Everyone On Christmas

Christmas embodies the spirit of gift-giving without the expectation of receiving anything in return. Gifts do not only refer to material items like new toys, computers, clothes, food, or jewelry.

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Even cards and well-wishes are considered gifts. Money, including gift cards, can also be given as gifts.

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Some people prefer to receive money or gift cards instead, as this allows them to choose whatever they want to buy. In the case of cash, others may choose to keep it and deposit it in their respective bank accounts.

On the other hand, sometimes it is more convenient to give cash or gift cards. These options can save you time and the headache of going through each store to find the best gift you can think of.

Giving cash gifts does not always mean that you do not make any effort in finding the best gifts. Money is still valuable, and perhaps the giver does not want to choose an item for the recipient that may not be useful.

Some consider themselves horrible gift-givers, as in the case of this Reddit user @moneygifts, who shared her story and asked if she was the A**hole (TA) for just giving cash as Christmas gifts to everyone in her family. Check out her story and the community’s reaction.

Here is the original question and story which she posted on Reddit.

This 45-year-old mother of two teenagers explained that she is fully aware that she is a horrible gift-giver and has been told this many times. Having a hard time remembering what others like and dislike, she decided to give her family (husband and kids) $300 each.

Here is the original question and story which she posted on Reddit.via: moneygifts
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But this is what happened when she handed each one of them an envelope containing $300.

Instead of appreciating her gifts, her daughter freaked out. Her son had the same reaction.

Then her children's reactions were echoed by her husband. They called her lazy for her effortless gift.

But this is what happened when she handed each one of them an envelope containing $300.via: moneygifts
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This mom explained to them why it had to be that way.

This mom explained to them why it had to be that way.via: moneygifts

Let us check how the community reacted to her story. This one says she even receives cash gifts from her parents too.

Let us check how the community reacted to her story. This one says she even receives cash gifts from her parents too.via: nakedreader_ga

The children are ungrateful. They both feel entitled.

The children are ungrateful. They both feel entitled.via: Hour-Example1920

These children want to give their mom a hard time.

These children want to give their mom a hard time.via: Whitestaunton

Money is fine. Maybe she can ask for a Christmas list next time.

Money is fine. Maybe she can ask for a Christmas list next time.via: pirkle1

This person thinks she’s TA. As the mother, she should be the first to know about her children's likes and dislikes.

This person thinks she’s TA. As the mother, she should be the first to know about her children's likes and dislikes.via: Wisdomgoddess83

Here’s a mother who gave her son money for Christmas and was happy with it.

Here’s a mother who gave her son money for Christmas and was happy with it.via: lolzombiesx

Next time, donate (to a charity connected to their interests) in their names.

Next time, donate (to a charity connected to their interests) in their names.via: W1ldth1ng

Cash is a wonderful gift.

Cash is a wonderful gift.via: Consistent-Leopard71

This parent did something similar for her children as well.

This parent did something similar for her children as well.via: VROF

Meanwhile, this person thinks she’s TA as she’s a parent but finds it hard to remember anything they like.

Meanwhile, this person thinks she’s TA as she’s a parent but finds it hard to remember anything they like.via: blueskittleskid

Interestingly, this person finds everyone wrong – mom, husband, and children.

Interestingly, this person finds everyone wrong – mom, husband, and children.via: Zombiewings2015

For this person, she’s TA for not taking the time to know her family well.

For this person, she’s TA for not taking the time to know her family well.via: Ok-Mode-2038

Everyone is TA as the mom didn’t exert any effort, and the family for not suggesting other solutions.

Everyone is TA as the mom didn’t exert any effort, and the family for not suggesting other solutions.via: malstroem

Well, $300 sounds like a well-thought-out gift.

Well, $300 sounds like a well-thought-out gift.via: JadoreBootyNoir

This kid thinks she’s TA for her lack of effort.

This kid thinks she’s TA for her lack of effort.via: chloecoolcat

She must take the money back and donate it instead!

She must take the money back and donate it instead!via: dogmomwithink

A good present but with a poor presentation.

A good present but with a poor presentation.via: venakri

Cancel Christmas next year!

Cancel Christmas next year!via: HippopotamusFart

The kids are ungrateful.

The kids are ungrateful.via: Any_Button_4002

She’s TA. Money is a sign that she has given up.

She’s TA. Money is a sign that she has given up.via: Accomplished_Area311

The overall verdict is: she is not the A**hole (NTA). Some think that everyone is TA, but most of the people who reacted sided with her.

What about you? Would you prefer to receive cash instead of material things? What do you intend to give as gifts for Christmas?

As for me, as long as it is heartily given, then there is no room for complaining. After all, it is always the thought that counts.

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