Samiam Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Dilemna....and DH says to do whatever I want :glare:. I just won an iPad 3 from the company I work with. Woohoo!!! Sooo excited!!!! So here's the dilemna...should I keep it for myself or give it to my son for his birthday? DS13 has a birthday on July 4th. He already has the iPad 2, got on his birthday last year. He was estatic to get it. He uses it quite often, but not it's not fully utilized as much as I know iPads can be used. It's mostly gaming, and some occasional schoolwork, like when I get him a book using the Kindle App, or have him watch something online. But he usually goes for the laptop if he does schoolwork. It's in great condition, like new, cuz he's careful with his stuff. His laptop, on the other hand, being almost 4 years old is on it's last leg. The screen is actually coming apart at the hinge..so that will need to be replaced, hopefully at Christmas. I don't really have a NEED for an iPad. I have a laptop, a desktop Mac and an iPhone, all within reach anytime I am at home and the iPhone for on the go. While I could definately find some use for an iPad, likely school-related Apps for my younger DS and book reading for me, it's not a "have to have" thing. So I could give DS13 the new iPad 3 as a b-day gift. Though I don't personally think the features of the iPad 3 are that much better than an iPad 2, so would it be that exciting for him when he just got the iPad last year for his birthday? And it won't reduce my having to spend $$ on birthday gifts, cuz I've gotten most of what I need for him already and the one big thing I was waiting to get, I have to get no matter, because it's really a "need" thing. On the other hand, it IS AN IPAD 3!!! He's an electronics geek, so he'd like that. If I gave it to him, then I'd ask that he give me his iPad,(and he'd have no problem with that) and I can still use it for the same purposes I would have used the iPad 3. On the other hand....I won it!! I had to work hard, put in over 47 hours last week, to get my name in the hat for it. I rarely get stuff for ME!! I like techno-gadgets too! I want to carry an iPad 3!!! Hmm, should I be a selfish mommy and keep that baby for myself, or be a good mommy and give the newest to my son and take his older iPad? What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it. Enjoy it. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 You won it! You KNOW you want it! Keep it! PS: ENJOY IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep the iPad!!!!! He isn't in need of one anyway. You deserve it, you won it, you don't own one yet...... It's YOURS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I say keep it. Your ds has one already, and you did the hard work and won it, AND you already have a b-day present for him. You can have it.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Yep, keep it and love it. Congrats! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it. You will appreciate it more than he will right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoGal Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I agree you should keep it since he already received an ipad 2 last year. I wouldn't want to take away the specialness of that gift with such a similar gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it and enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 By all means, keep it. And don't feel guilty. Parent's need perks too!! Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Dilemna....and DH says to do whatever I want :glare:. I just won an iPad 3 from the company I work with. Woohoo!!! Sooo excited!!!! So here's the dilemna...should I keep it for myself or give it to my son for his birthday? DS13 has a birthday on July 4th. He already has the iPad 2, got on his birthday last year. He was estatic to get it. He uses it quite often, but not it's not fully utilized as much as I know iPads can be used. It's mostly gaming, and some occasional schoolwork, like when I get him a book using the Kindle App, or have him watch something online. But he usually goes for the laptop if he does schoolwork. It's in great condition, like new, cuz he's careful with his stuff. His laptop, on the other hand, being almost 4 years old is on it's last leg. The screen is actually coming apart at the hinge..so that will need to be replaced, hopefully at Christmas. I don't really have a NEED for an iPad. I have a laptop, a desktop Mac and an iPhone, all within reach anytime I am at home and the iPhone for on the go. While I could definately find some use for an iPad, likely school-related Apps for my younger DS and book reading for me, it's not a "have to have" thing. So I could give DS13 the new iPad 3 as a b-day gift. Though I don't personally think the features of the iPad 3 are that much better than an iPad 2, so would it be that exciting for him when he just got the iPad last year for his birthday? And it won't reduce my having to spend $$ on birthday gifts, cuz I've gotten most of what I need for him already and the one big thing I was waiting to get, I have to get no matter, because it's really a "need" thing. On the other hand, it IS AN IPAD 3!!! He's an electronics geek, so he'd like that. If I gave it to him, then I'd ask that he give me his iPad,(and he'd have no problem with that) and I can still use it for the same purposes I would have used the iPad 3. On the other hand....I won it!! I had to work hard, put in over 47 hours last week, to get my name in the hat for it. I rarely get stuff for ME!! I like techno-gadgets too! I want to carry an iPad 3!!! Hmm, should I be a selfish mommy and keep that baby for myself, or be a good mommy and give the newest to my son and take his older iPad? What do you think? Keep it. It's not like this is an item of need for your son in any way - and he already has one (at 13!). Keep it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie131 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I'd totally keep it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it. IF there is ever a reason for him to need the newer version to do something, you can let him borrow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Absolutely keep it!! :) And don't feel one bit selfish, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it for yourself! Being a good mom doesn't mean you have to sacrifice everything and take hand me downs from your kids. Your kids should take hand me downs from you! I think you will be surprised at the many things you use an iPad for! Love ours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it. Enjoy it. :001_smile: :iagree: I think it is good for kids to see "Mom" get new things, and also good to be careful of them "learning" that they will always get the newest and shiniest (not that you are in any way suggesting that by giving it to him....that is so sweet, but they can learn to expect it IYKWIM). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it!! You totally deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Don't you DARE give that to your kid. Enjoy it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it! Also, Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Another keep it vote. You deserve it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it, he already has one and you deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Another "keep it and enjoy it" here. I don't think sending the message that hard work has rewards makes anyone a bad mother, but teaching others' hard work gets you rewards and they get you leftovers is sort of sketchy. (not suggesting that's the lesson if you give it to him, but it might be implied.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it. Your ds doesn't need a new iPad and probably wouldn't appreciate it a whole lot. And it seems like it would be a bit over the top imho to get a kid that age an iPad and a pile of other gifts for a birthday. I don't think it's selfish at all for you to keep it for yourself. I think it would be a bit indulgent to give it to ds. But I'm a bit Spartan that way. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I would never consider giving this to my ds, especially if he already has an iPad 2! Keep it and ENJOY it! YOU are the one who worked for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 For Goodness' Sake! Keep it! You are supposed to love others as you love yourself, not more than yourself. You are worthy, too! You are demonstrating the good kind of self-love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 By all means, keep it. And don't feel guilty. Parent's need perks too!! Blessings, Lucinda :iagree: If you feel he really needs something replaced, replace the laptop at Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I vote keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 No doubt, keep it. He doesn't need it. I think it would be sad and "spoiling" to give it to him. No way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I'd keep it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it. You will appreciate it more than he will right now. :iagree:and I don't think it means you're a selfish mommy. I think you're a generous mommy for seriously considering giving it to him when you did the work to win it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it. He already has one. Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it. Enjoy it. :001_smile: :iagree: There's not that much difference btwn the Ipad 2 and 3 anyway so I can't imagine it be super exciting for a kid that already has an iPad 2 anyway. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 It wouldn't be selfish to keep it. You can learn how to maximize its full potential and make better use of it for school. It's a mommy manipulative! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) Keep it. I think giving it to him could potentially cause issues with your other kids on their birthdays. For him to get such an expensive item on top of everything else, is a bit much IMHO. Maybe your 9yo won't care now, but are you going to buy this child one when they turn 13 also? Edited June 21, 2012 by Tap, tap, tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it and enjoy it! You are being a good mommy because you are showing your DS that hard work pays off. And, congratulations! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Could you trade in or resell the iPad and put the money towards a new laptop? Otherwise I'd keep it for a b'day or Christmas gift for the kid. And you could take his older one for what little you'd do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it. Let it be a lesson to him that hard work has its rewards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I would keep the iPad 3. I don't think that's selfish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep and enjoy...he has one already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 He has an iPad; you don't. Keep it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I think you should keep it. You have gotten him birthday presents. He already has an IPAD 2. You do not need to give him more stuff. Part of me thinks that if you give it to him, you will be supporting/developing a sense of entitlement that could be unpleasant to be around. Maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 keep it. And don't spend one more minute feeling guilty about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Don't give it to the kid! I'd keep it if I really wanted it. It sounds like you don't really, really want it, however. If I didn't really want it, I'd sell it and get something else that I really wanted with the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I think you should keep it. Sometimes I think that when we give everything to our kids, we give them the message that they deserve more than mom. That just isn't the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Keep it. If he had no iPad, and had been wanting one forever, then if you don't want it as much as he does, you could give it to him. But he has an iPad2, just a year old. You won the new iPad. Keep it and enjoy it. Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaAkins Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Why not sell the Ipad 3 and use the money to upgrade the laptop, which seems to get more use? Or, give ds the Ipad 3, sell the ipad2 and use the money to upgrade the laptop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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