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Holiday Shopping: Spending Limits For Kids’ Presents? [Poll]

How much is too much to spend on children and teens? We want to hear your thoughts!

 

As the holiday shopping season goes into full swing, some people are maxing out their credit cards to pay for presents and others are setting budgets and sticking with them.

Scour just about any Facebook stream or stop in a local coffee shop and chances are you’ll hear parents debating the merits of setting spending limits. Or, you'll hear them lamenting about just how much they've already spent.

The ideas for a perfect limit do seem to vary rather greatly. Some parents say $100 per child is more than enough. Others tend to lean toward much more generous figures. After all, there’s nothing like seeing a child’s eyes light up as they unwrap gift after gift.

And that’s what we want to hear from you about! Do you set spending limits on the presents you buy for your kids? How much is too much? How much is too little?

And, where are you shopping this holiday season? Which local merchants do you plan to support?

Let your voice be heard by commenting below!

  • What is a good amount to spend per child on Christmas gifts?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Up to $100.
        0 (0%)
    • Between $100 and $250.
        4 (66%)
    • More than $250.
        2 (33%)
    Total votes: 6
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: Holiday Guide 2012, Holiday Shopping, and Parenting

Laurie D.

9:42 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Spend what you can afford. Kids will only be kids once so I don't have a "budget" but try to get them what they want within reason. I also give them new sneakers and clothes they need too as gifts.

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