March 18, 2025 at 9:48 pm

Man Attended A Birthday Party For His Friend’s Child, But His Friend’s Wife Was Upset That He Didn’t Bring A Gift For The Birthday Kid’s Sibling

by Jayne Elliott

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Etiquette requires that when you attend a birthday party, especially if it’s a child’s birthday party, you bring a birthday present.

In today’s story, one mom seems to think that bringing a gift for the birthday kid isn’t enough, and one of the birthday party guests disagrees with her logic.

Let’s read all the details.

AITA for refusing to buy a gift for a kid because it’s their siblings birthday?

Last week I was invited to my friend’s house to celebrate his kids birthday.

When I asked what I should bring for the brat, my friend informed me that they like to give both kids gifts so no one is left out of the celebration.

I said okay, and when I arrived I gave their birthday kid a gift, and my friend a 6pack.

His wife shared her concern.

His wife mentioned that the other kid is going to feel left out.

But I informed her that although she’s welcome to raise her kids how she likes, doesn’t mean anyone has to subscribe to the same parenting style.

AITA

It does seem a little extra to expect party goers to bring a gift for siblings of the birthday child.

Let’s see how Reddit reacted to this story.

This reader calls the parents entitled.

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The kids are going to become entitled too.

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I was bothered by the use of the word “brat” too.

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He really doesn’t seem to like kids.

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Eventually, the kids will have to learn that this isn’t the way the world works.

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They’re raising their kids to be spoiled.

And that’s not going to turn out well for anyone.

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