detlef Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 So, I got a birthday card from my mom the other day. As she has in the past, she sent me a check. Pretty decent amount of scratch, actually. Obviously, it's a very sweet gesture on her part but it just sort of seems strange now that I'm older. I mean, when I was 20 or so it was huge, but now I just turned 40. Just feels odd to get money from your mom when you're 40. Do any of you still get money from your parents for your birthday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 So, I got a birthday card from my mom the other day. As she has in the past, she sent me a check. Pretty decent amount of scratch, actually. Obviously, it's a very sweet gesture on her part but it just sort of seems strange now that I'm older. I mean, when I was 20 or so it was huge, but now I just turned 40. Just feels odd to get money from your mom when you're 40. Do any of you still get money from your parents for your birthday? It depends, usually. But this year Dad bought me a new helmet for the motorcycle. What I get a kick out of is the $10 from Grandma. Don't have the heart to tell her not to bother, but Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 My folks alternate between a gift card (Cabelas) and a gift. Not quite cash, but I'm also a little about their generosity as I near 40. But, my folks taught me that it's important to receive gifts gracefully as well as to give generously - what ya gonna do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 yeah, funny....last week I got money from both my mom and my dad. I think they just don't know what the hell to get me. can't say I mind too much because, hey, free money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark5 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 No money anymore (in my 40's) for a while. We usually just have a family dinner outing and then I go put some contraption you bought the REQUIRES ASSEMBLY. Anybody need a ceiling fan or showerhead put up? I'm your man !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Technically, I guess I still get cash. But the understanding is that I'll spend/save it for kid-related stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Do any of you still get money from your parents for your birthday? No and it's because I told them to stop. I think that's very much a thing for kids or YOUNG adults ie 20somethings at most. They were bugged about it until I asked when did grandma stop putting money in your birthday cards...only then did they realize how childish it seemed and made me feel (but are still bugged about it). It's like this spoiled newer generations thing which IMO has gone way too far and is outright silly (despite the good intent behind it) when you're doing it for people older than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 What I get a kick out of is the $10 from Grandma. That'd make for a great Seinfeld episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip_Side Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Only 20 here but when I turn 40 there is no way possible I could accept money from my Parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Technically, I guess I still get cash. But the understanding is that I'll spend/save it for kid-related stuff. My folks give us and our spouses cash at Christmas with just the opposite string attached - we're supposed to spend it on ourselves - not the kids or bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Wife and I still get cash on birthdays from my folks.... Gave up years ago trying to convince them otherwise. Now we just put it aside and use it towards some sort of day trip/outing as a combined mothers day/fathers day gift each year. I think they like the quality family time more than any gift we could get them, and they look forward to the "surprise" destination each year. They never where it will be until we get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Do any of you still get money from your parents for your birthday?I rifle through her purse pretty often, does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 No cash since I was a kid, we head out to a nice restaurant now and they pick up the tab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 If any of you are uncomfortable in keeping the cash I can PM you my paypal account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 My Dad shoves $40.00 in the glove box every time we visit him and my mom. He calls it gas money and refuses to take it back. I stopped debating the issue and just save it up and spend it on him and my mothers' birthday and christmas presents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Just got a hundo from my MIL yesterday and that's been typical. I spend it on my kids each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Beer money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 The flip side is my parents get mad when I try and give them gifts. I dont give them cash but usually a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant or in my moms case the Spa etc and they keep telling me and my brother to stop. They say save your money but I could never let their birthdays or anniversary go without hooking them up with a little something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 If any of you are uncomfortable in keeping the cash I can PM you my paypal account. I'm not uncomfortable with it all,and that's mighty generous of you.Don't forget to include your password. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 For the last 10 years or so the kids and grandkids get money for birthdays and the gifts are for Christmas. The kids get enough to go out to a nice restaurant with their kids and the grandkids get enough to get something they desire. It's got so the grandkids even make plans for it. LOL When we started the wife told everyone that was they way it would be and everyone seems to just fine with it. It's not "helping out" money... it's go have a good time.... waste it... money. And they take it that way. They make plans accordingly knowing that they have the dinner part taken care of and can use their money for the gift side of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I get them from mom every year but stopped cashing them years ago. I figure it gives her a cushion so to speak in her checking account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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