Gift for nephew's confirmation?

Nolberto

Hi all,

My nephew's confirmation is on this weekend and I'm wondering what gift to get. Was considering just giving him cash and letting him do what he wants with it, but I'm not sure a wad of cash would exactly be sending out the right message...

He's a cool kid, well-reared & level-headed. Would like to get him something meaningful that he'll appreciate now & down the line.

Any ideas? Cheers in advance.

LittleRose

I took a chance a few years back and bought my godson a tree(!) for his. He absolutely loved it, planted it in the garden the same day and it's been growing ever since. He always comments on it anytime I visit and it's cool to watch it grow (along with himself). I got the idea from a friend of mine who marks all her kids milestones with trees - births, communtions, graudations etc.

Nolberto

LittleRose wrote: »

I took a chance a few years back and bought my godson a tree(!) for his.

That's a great idea. Had thought of that before but more as a wedding gift. Thinking about it now it's really appropriate - he plants it (thinking about why his uncle bought him a f**king tree instead of giving him money), watches it grow over the years and maybe gets something meaningful out of it down the line. I like! Cheers LittleRose!

Maybe I'll throw in a few vouchers as well to soften the blow...

TPD

Money, it's what he wants, and he can buy himself the perfect gift with it.

CrazyRabbit

Open up a savings account in his name. But the money in the account.

He'll receive the account statement in the post every month or two and he can see the savings grow. By the time he's 18, it should be a decent sum, and he'll have learned a valuable life lesson. And every time he gets the account statement in the post, it'll remind him of your present to him

Coriolanus

Buy him a donkey or a herd of bees or something from Bothar. But give them to him. His ma will love you

Nolberto

Cheers for all the replies. Like the savings account idea too, but I reckon his parents already have him started with that one.

To everyone who said "just give him money, that's what he wants", I appreciate what you're saying and I'm sure it's from experience, but this is exactly the kind of generalised thinking I'm trying to avoid.

For a start I wouldn't for a second claim to "know what he wants". He's a smart young person with his own mind and his own wants. Yes, I'm sure a hefty cash windfall is part of his confirmation plan, but I'm pretty sure he'll do fine on this front anyway.

I guess I'm trying to buck the trend a little (if the "just give him cash" approach is the norm) and let him know that special occasions / milestones don't have to equal big sums of money... He's mature & thoughtful enough to appreciate the subtlety of what I'm hoping will be a more meaningful gift. I think it's important that he sees that the life of all grown ups doesn't revolve solely around money.

Thanks again.

dr.bollocko

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Nolberto

dr.bollocko wrote: »

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Sorry mods, didn't spot this forum initially. Was just looking for some opinions....

DreamC

In my opinion it would be more practical just to give the child cash in a postcard. He will be absolutely delighted.