“... we would love to give Mom and Dad a gift card that they can use to make their trip extra special. I will collect money and purchase the gift card ...'
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received the following from the grown children of a close friend. Is this the trend now, and is it proper?
“We will be taking a family trip in the spring, and we have planned a secret little getaway for our parents in the fall. We would love to present them with a memory book of cards, stories and pictures of old times and new. We would like everything by Dec. 1 so we can present them with it at Christmas.
This couple took an Alaskan cruise in September, and they are going on another short trip next week, so I’m not sure what trip this gift card is supposed to finance. Anyway, I’d like your view on this.When you consider how we can help those less fortunate, “extra spending money while taking a cruise” may not be at the top of the list. For adult children to give this to their parents is different.
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