Most adults (especially the ninongs and ninangs ) (godmothers and godfathers), and not only moms, have this headache during Christmas. It’...
Most adults (especially the ninongs and ninangs)
(godmothers and godfathers), and not only moms, have this headache
during Christmas. It’s just not that easy to decide how much money
should one give to their children. It’s not only a question of the
budget, but most of the time, it’s the guilt of having to cope for
something we may have missed throughout out the year. “Isang beses lang naman ‘to isang taon.” (I just give only once a year.) But what really is the appropriate amount to give to kids this Christmas.
1. If you decide to give money, give according to age.
Babies up to age 6 definitely doesn’t know anything about money and
usually, the money will be given to the parents. In an average income
family, this can be the value you can consider :
Babies 0-6 – P300-500
Preteens 7-12 P500
Teens P500-1000
Preteens 7-12 P500
Teens P500-1000
2. If you don’t have the budget to give the amount in #1, buy a gift which can be bought with lesser amount but make it more special.
For 0-6 year old kids,
give a piggy bank with money inside it which gives them something to
look forward from you in the coming years or they can fill it up
themselves.
Preteens
– Gift cards they can use on their favorite bookstores or toy shops
will surely be appreciated because you are giving them a chance to
choose what they want.
Teens
– Gift cards they can use on department stores where they can choose
their clothes or personal accessories. Savings account containing
minimum deposits will be perfect too if you are the parent or if you are
relative/ninong/ninang, you’ll have to do this with the parent.