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Where is the guilt coming from ,and why ? Giving gifts should make the giver and the receiver happy. Its not the amount its the thought that matters . Child that age has no concept what something costs at that age . Only you do . You choose the memory to make and now you should find some enjoyment in it . Giving a gift should not create turmoil in ones mind . You need to put this down gently in your mind and let it rest .For better or worse its done and thats it cant change it ,appears you liked the doll so enjoy that. Best wishes for many happy days .       Bill

13 years ago. Rating: 5
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I think no child of 7 needs a $125.00 doll. 

13 years ago. Rating: 4
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Kids are spoiled today, they expect to have the every hot thing because everyone has it, or so your told and parents will get it even if they can't make the house payment.

Then they grow up expecting the same thing, thats when life hits them and they haven't learned how to only get what you need and need very little.

13 years ago. Rating: 4
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Interesting comments. Comments that somewhat eased the “turmoil” in my mind.  Yes Bill, the exact word was turmoil. I will ease off that now.

I didn’t buy the $125.00 doll! The little girl’s mom bought the doll and mom suggested that I buy the red velvet dress and accessories.  I just KNEW that the child couldn’t appreciate the artistry of that little dress. No child could.  

The doll was stiff and in a tight rectangle box with a plastic covering over it. I thought the doll was very ugly ... almost scary.

I suppose you can guess that I knew the mom very well... and the little girl.

Thank you for helping me with this one.

 

13 years ago. Rating: 3
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I enjoy everything you write, I think. We haven’t gotten into some discussions where you speak so I can’t say all. I pretty much ignore those discussions where people quibble back and forth. They pay the bills so I’m not complaining.

I love your pow wow memory. If I were raising my children today, I’d make sure they understood the situation of real poverty. 

By the way, I don’t think my 7-year-old liked her doll. Sad. 

Suzanne

 

13 years ago. Rating: 1
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