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Christmas money - how much do you give your grown up kids?

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Scotchmist10 Fri 26-Nov-21 20:36:22

I usually send our adult daughter money for Christmas as she's lived away from home for years and we rarely see her for Christmas (she loves to travel a lot).
My partner and I are both disabled and retired from work so we're not exactly rolling in it, so when my sister and I were discussing what to get our kids for Christmas she surprised me when she said she gives her son and daughter in law money for Christmas too so they can buy whatever they like, but she gives her daughter in law the same amount of money she used to give to just her son when he was single, so double the cost.
Our daughter has a steady boyfriend who she's been living with for a couple of years but I've never thought to double the amount I send her since he came along - I just presume he gets a present or money from his own family.
My sister thinks I'm being a scrooge not treating our daughters partner to the same as our daughter but we aren't flush and can't afford any extra expenses.
AIBU? Or is my sister doing the right thing with her family? It's something I'd never considered until she brought it up and now I feel like I'm being mean hmm

LindaPat Mon 27-Dec-21 11:21:46

We give our AC and their partners/spouses £50 each at Christmas, all treated exactly the same.

In addition each couple gets £50, known as " Christmas foodie treat money". They can either put it towards their main Christmas food shop, or buy something extra nice that they probably wouldn't splurge on!

They all get things to open on the day, this year mostly handmade, so time consuming but relatively inexpensive. Also the joy of crafting for me and MrLP!

We also help out during the year if necessary. We are lucky to be able to do this, I know. They are all very grateful for our help. This year we have contributed to house/garden projects for both couples.

Take care xx