Some users noted that gift-giving is an actual love language that children greatly appreciate. “I had a grandma like you describe to be… I thought of her as miserly,” one commenter wrote. They thought it was okay for children to receive at least small tokens of appreciation, especially if they hadn’t seen their grandmother in a long time.
After all, it’s the thought that counts. Last but not least, people felt the situation wasn’t an either-or scenario where they had to choose one over the other. Users reminded her that it was okay to be both present in her grandchildren’s lives while occasionally showering them with simple gifts.
What do you think about the woman’s take on giving gifts to children? Is it something you agree with? Share your thoughts in the comments below and let us know what you would do in her situation.
