Originally Posted by
maia1234 
I guess I'm old school. My kids have always sent thank yous and they are 23 and 24. When I was a child I always had to thank people for my gifts. I was taught to do that and I hope my children teach their kids to do that.
THANK YOU, maia! At least you are ONE of the last standing people on this earth instilling proper etiquette with their children! I have to tell you... I know you're supposed to not expect anything in return when giving a gift... I can agree with that ONLY if you are expecting a gift or something of value coming back to you. A simple verbal THANK you or email does NOT equate this! And to me it shows total lack of respect. No respect = no more gifts in my world. I can give them a pass until they're 17 or 18 knowing bad parenting was the reason, and know to pretty much expect nothing to change after that, but no more presents from me.