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AITA for getting one of my nephews ‘less special’ gifts than the others?

AITA for getting one of my nephews ‘less special’ gifts than the others?

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An individual sought opinions on an online forum regarding a family gifting dilemma after returning from a European vacation. This person purchased specific gifts requested by three nephews: a football club cap, unique chocolates, and museum guidebooks. However, one nephew's father expressed dissatisfaction, believing his son's gift was "less special" and that an additional item should have been provided. The responses largely support the gift-giver, emphasizing that fulfilling direct requests makes a gift special, and suggest the father's reaction stems from his own biases about what constitutes a valuable present, rather than the child's actual preferences.

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