What will you do when your gift was rejected?

As the old ones, as you said, we must understand the child. But, if the child don't rally want the gift, just take it back, if the child wants, obviously. There are many poor people, and children that would love any gift this Christmas, and I think you could give that poor children some gifts, and they will accept it gladly. There's no reason to give a gift if that person won't thank it.

That would have been my suggestion. If the child did not want the gift just give it to someone who does not get anything for Christmas.

The child's parents should have told him that it is not right to reject anyone's gift. If the gift as the wrong size or he was allergic to it or he had too much, then the parent should have told you the reason, but it should be up to the parent. If the child said that he did not want it and he had too many and to give it to the poor children, then that would be different, but to reject it because of selfishness, and greed is wrong. If the parents gave it back, give it to one of the poor children but next time, maybe talk to his parents and when he is the only one who does not receive any presents for Christmas, it will be his fault.

Children are really like that. They can be mean when it comes to gifts. When they do not like what you give them, they will say it out loud and it is really hurtful for the giver. The best Christmas gift to give to children therefore are toys, nothing but toys. Children will only appreciate toys and nothing else.

My dad had just rejected my sister's gift to him. I find it really hard to accept because I went to the mall with my sister and bought it together. But, the situation taught me something. My sister doesn't even get mad to our dad. She said, she felt pity knowing that, my dad is kinda blinded by money. It is not the cost that counts. It's the thought. Second thing I learned, my sister told me to pray so that my dad won't do that to other people, because they might not understand him like we do.

I will feel sad because the child rejects my gift. Other people are unlucky because they do not receive gifts. The child is lucky to be given a gift. If he doesn't want it, I'll just give it to other children.

Kids will be kids. As children my mother taught us to always accept a gift graciously, and deal with our feelings later, away from the recipient. Knowing that children will always be children, and not everyone is taught the same thing, I will not take it personally, if one does not like the gift. That's just a fact of life, and it happens some times.

Make sure this kid really want this gift just to be sure. Then like you said, give it to some other kid. Some kids would be happy to get any kind of gift at all and I'm sure they'll appreciate the gift more than this kid you originally gave it to. And if that kid does ask what happened to the gift tell him that since he didn't want it you decided to give it to someone else who did want it. Problem solved.

In that case, I would suggest taking the gift back and giving it to someone else. It might make the child think twice about saying something to the givers of the gift. I know we adults, and I know I have...received gifts that we can't usually use or want, but at least we know not to "offend" the giver by saying how much we dislike the gift. We at least show gratitude for the thought behind the gift. For some children this concept takes a little longer to learn.

hello, Yes,better understand that he is just a child and child wants something that he really wants,and it happens that your gift is not the one that he wants. But of course it is disappointing,because we never expect such behavior from a child,while there are kids around who doesn't even received a cheapest gift this season. I also had same experience like what you have. But not with a kid,from a family member. I bought her a new bag because she always bragging that she doesn't have a new bag each time she attend her gym session. So i thought of giving her a new one which is really an expensive one,but the moment she opened it,she says... " uhmnn,how i wish the color is red and it should have like this and that so that i can put blah blah blah " So,i made a joke "ohh,you doesn't like it,then i can have that for myself" (shucks,how can people made such statement without considering our feeling..not to mention that she didn't even remember to give me gift huh?!!! Since then,i never gave her an expensive gift,i have in mind that,no matter she can not easily appreciate things. Happy Holiday

I see the suggestions from others which are very valid, but you state the child gave negative comments regarding the gift. This being the case I would ask the child what they did not like about it, then immediately apologize to the child and say you were not aware (whichever the reason the child states). Then say are you sure you do not want the gift as I do know someone who might. This then might get the child to say oh no I do want it. As you see some children have their heart set on certain things and simply say they do not want and then have regrets later. Sorry you went through that, as although some can be very choosy, mine for instance were so appreciate even for the smallest and cheapest items.

Normally angry to that person but we should know also why rejected such gift from you may be something wrong between the two... But in your topic as child rejected the gift first understand and asking also why rejected, I think he/she will tell you.. may be he/she requested to you something and you agree but different your give. see you around

It really hurts when someone you decided to give gift with all your generosity and heartedly,then will just reject it?In your position, they must be glad and just be thankful right?But, being the older one just understand to those younger.We can't please anyone,to be kind to us in return.Just, understand and remain humble.They just children and the level of their thinking is not yet matured.Just, keep to give and let them happy I know they will appreciate on it.

Though they are children, it's also hard to search for best gifts for them and the ones that they would love. You mentioned that time is short for you to wrap the gift, and i think, he would have accepted the gift if it is even wrapped, since most kids like tearing the wrappers of their gifts. That would be one of the best things that we do during Christmas.XD

I always have this idea that as long as they accept the gift, I don't have to care what they do to it. They can sell it again, throw it away or use it as I would really like them to do. However, in your example, it was simply rejected. I would really find it irritating to have your effort disregarded. I would just apologize, get the gift back and think of someone else who might be happy to receive it.

Hi. wrangel15. I am very surprised that a child is not appreciative over a gift that you have given to them. All children seem to be, it is very odd that this child is this way. Well, be the adult and let him keep the gift. I think that, you shouldn't give this child anymore gifts if they are not appreciative of what you and your friend have done for him. That is sad that you and your friend both have took the time to give this child a gift. How sad!

well, i will promise him to buy another gift that he wants. or maybe ask him to exchange it with another friends who love the gift. or maybe i can ask the gift back and give him another one

In such a situation, you should just give way to the kid. You'll be the one on the wrong side if you get angry at the kid cuz he's just a kid. Right now, he's the one who's wrong and you should just leave it that way before the situation worsens.

I think it is fair enough if a child is rejecting my gift. Because he/she is a child. So they might have strange choice which I may not guess before. so I will ofcourse try to understand their mind. Then will surely change the gift. and will never feel bad about. But if this question is for an adult, then I will say that I always try to take the person to the shop whom I am going to gift something. Because i know that I dont know properly his/her choice. So it will not a be a good decision if just like that I buy something and the dont like it. Or sometimes I try to discuss with them, before i give them the gift. It makes both of us happy and comfortable.

I would like to say smack the child over of the head but it was a child, they probably don't know any better. My suggestion is just give the gift to another child who will appreciate it. There are a lot of charities who would accept the gift for needy children, so that's your bet right there. You might not be able to see the child's face when they get it but just know you did a good deed for someone who has less than you.