Mario123
I am going to be a godmother and I would like to gift money for the baby. What is the best way to give money so I make sure it is for the baby's future and parents won't spend it? I don't want to ask directly for the baby's college or savings account, as I know he has one, I don't think it is appropriate. Any ideas?
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Believe it or not, lots of responsible parents don't have college funds set up yet. (Ahem!) It doesn't mean we are boozing up all our extra savings. Maybe we are spending it on food, diapers and the occasional pizza delivery. Is that really so bad?
If you know there is some longer-term savings fund, you can ask that the money go straight to that, otherwise either give or don't.
Believe it or not, lots of responsible parents don't have college funds set up yet. (Ahem!) It doesn't mean we are boozing up all our extra savings. Maybe we are spending it on food, diapers and the occasional pizza delivery. Is that really so bad?
If you know there is some longer-term savings fund, you can ask that the money go straight to that, otherwise either give or don't.
baby shower etiquette?
indycouchh
If there is a complication during the delivery of a baby and he/she does not survive, what is the proper etiquette for handling any baby gifts received? Should they be returned to the giver, donated to charity, or exchanged for cash for the family? What is the proper protocol in such situations? I know that in the case of an engagement party that if the couple separate before the wedding that the gifts must be promptly returned. But I could not find an answer online for this particular situation!
(This is just hypothetical in my case, please don't be concerned!) :0)
Answer
Within a month or so after the tragic death of an expected baby, the parents for whom the shower was given should ask the gift-givers if they'd like them to return the gifts back to them. They could say they'd been advised not to even try for another child for several more months.
Most givers will be generous, and say, "We're sure you'll be able to have a baby some time in the near future. Please keep our gift as a token of our wish for a successful outcome next time."
If the giver is hard up for money, or has given a family heirloom, it's OK to just return their gift with many thanks.
Within a month or so after the tragic death of an expected baby, the parents for whom the shower was given should ask the gift-givers if they'd like them to return the gifts back to them. They could say they'd been advised not to even try for another child for several more months.
Most givers will be generous, and say, "We're sure you'll be able to have a baby some time in the near future. Please keep our gift as a token of our wish for a successful outcome next time."
If the giver is hard up for money, or has given a family heirloom, it's OK to just return their gift with many thanks.
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