Mum hits back at trolls after bragging about mountain of Christmas presents for children
A mother has hit back after being criticized for the huge pile of Christmas presents she bought for her children.
Amanda shared a video of her living room being filled with so many toys you could barely see the floor.
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Although most parents love to spoil their children during the holidays, many people were shocked by the amount of gifts they typically buy.
However, Amanda proudly showed off her loot and said: “Let’s normalize spending for our children whatever we want, with our own money and not judge other parents for the way they celebrate with their children.”
Many people were shocked by the amount of gifts, with one saying: “It screams consumption.”
Another said: “For TWO kids? Even if you had the money, this is just stupid,” to which Amanda corrected them by saying she has three.
And a third person wrote: “Going overboard into absurdity. Maybe you can donate to underprivileged children.”
Meanwhile, some wondered whether the children would forget what ‘present one’ was when they were on ‘present 1,743’.
Amanda responded to the comments about her @pandamandaxo account stating: “Just to clear the air, I actually don’t care what you think.
“Not based on a family video.
“Glad we could clear that up. Have a nice day.”
She added that her husband donates to needy families every year.
Many parents will schedule their own children Christmas presents – but how much is too much?
Australian parenting author and educator Maggie Dent has revealed why being overly generous can be bad for your child.
In conversation with Fabulous, Maggiecreator of the book and podcast Parental As Anything, said: “We live in a very consumerist society now and there is a lot of advertising aimed at parents and children.
“This has put enormous pressure on well-meaning parents to feel compelled to buy toys and other gadgets that they think will stimulate and help their children develop.
“But actually, too many toys can limit a child’s creativity and lead to an addiction to ‘stuff’, which can quickly bore children.
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“Children, especially the little ones, don’t need a lot of bells and whistles and certainly not a lot of stuff.
“They are naturally curious and are likely to learn more and enjoy the box the toy comes in rather than the toy itself.”
Maggie advised parents not to ‘overdo’ their presents – and one can be enough.
She added: “Save your money to instead provide delicious, quality food and create fun experiences to have with your children.
How to Save Money on Christmas Shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the number of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not host a Secret Santa among your inner circles so you don’t have to buy multiple presents?
Plan ahead – if you have the stamina and the budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for next year during the January sales.
Make sure you shop for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you don’t spend more than you need to.
Buy on sale on Boxing Day – some retailers are starting their main Christmas sales early so you can actually score a bargain before December 25th.
Delivery may cost you a little more, but it could be worth it if the savings are significant.
Shop through outlet stores – you can save a lot of money by shopping through outlet stores such as Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually the wear and tear is minor.
“It is better to give one well-intentioned gift that really matches your child’s interests.”
Etiquette expert William Hanson said you should avoid oversharing gifts on social media.
He told Fabulous: “If you can afford to spend more than £100 on your children then, as your own money, it is your choice and no one should judge.
“What is distasteful is letting others know that you have a bigger budget than most.”
