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Old 12-09-2019, 06:09 PM
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12 years old boy who never knew what he wanted. Once He asked for a green House and got what he wanted even though it took him several weekends to complete. He asked for a few plants in the past and gummies. Some year we didn’t have any gift under the tree at all because I don’t know what he wanted.
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Old 12-09-2019, 06:22 PM
 
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This has to be a troll because I cannot believe a parent knows so little of their child that they cannot come up with a present for Christmas. Incredible.
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Old 12-09-2019, 06:24 PM
 
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IMHO, if you know a child well enough to want to give them a Christmas present you should know them well enough to find a present that they will enjoy.

Unless this is a nephew that you never met, who lives thousands of miles away, couldn't you figure out something age appropriate to give him? If you really were that clueless why didn't you ask their mom or dad for suggestions?
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Old 12-09-2019, 06:25 PM
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This has to be a troll because I cannot believe a parent knows so little of their child that they cannot come up with a present for Christmas. Incredible.
I just don’t. I have enough of spending on something that he didn’t really want like A nintendo 3D that he never touched.
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Old 12-09-2019, 06:28 PM
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IMHO, if you know a child well enough to want to give them a Christmas present you should know them well enough to find a present that they will enjoy.

Unless this is a nephew that you never met, who lives thousands of miles away, couldn't you figure out something age appropriate to give him? If you really were that clueless why didn't you ask their mom or dad for suggestions?
My son never wanted anything. One year he asked for a box of cookies.
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Old 12-09-2019, 06:29 PM
 
Location: Virginia
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12 years old boy who never knew what he wanted. Once He asked for a green House and got what he wanted even though it took him several weekends to complete. He asked for a few plants in the past and gummies. Some year we didn’t have any gift under the tree at all because I don’t know what he wanted.
You have absolutely no idea what your son's interests or hobbies are? That's pretty distant parenting on your part, IMHO, and sad for the boy. Maybe you need to talk with him sometimes or attend some of his school activities to see what his interests are, like an involved parent?
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Old 12-09-2019, 06:51 PM
 
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My son never wanted anything. One year he asked for a box of cookies.
Is your son disappointed when he doesn't get anything for his birthday or Christmas?
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Old 12-09-2019, 07:37 PM
 
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Does he have communication issues? Is he developmentally delayed?

Does he have siblings? Do they ask for things?
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Old 12-09-2019, 07:59 PM
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Is your son disappointed when he doesn't get anything for his birthday or Christmas?
Not at all. He is a happy kid.
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Old 12-09-2019, 08:02 PM
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Does he have communication issues? Is he developmentally delayed?

Does he have siblings? Do they ask for things?
He is an only child. No issues just not really into material stuff. He is into carnivorous plants, growing them and pollinated them. Those plants are expensive he saved up to buy more this coming spring.
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