Who hasn’t received such a gift—a vacuum cleaner, ugly sweater, or pack of batteries? None of us has escaped the experience of receiving a gift that is unwanted. We all know the disappointment, the letdown, sometimes even anger toward the gift-giver!
As the holidays approach, well-meaning friends and family members may similarly give our children gifts that they just don’t like. Our kids may want a stuffed animal, but instead receive a pair of socks. Or they might have been hoping for that cool new remote-control car, but instead receive a pack of pencils. How do we help our children accept unwanted gifts with grace instead of a grimace?
Who hasn't received such a gift—a vacuum cleaner, ugly sweater, or pack of batteries? RTimages/iStock
