A MUM has hit back after being criticised over the huge mountain of Christmas presents she buys her kids.
Amanda shared a video showing her lounge piled high with so many toys you could barely see the floor.
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While most parents love to spoil their kids during the festive season, many people were shocked at the amount of gifts she typically buys.
However, Amanda proudly showed off her haul saying: “Let’s normalise spending whatever we want on our kids with our own money and not judging other parents for how they celebrate with their kids.”
Many people were shocked at the volume of gifts, with one saying: “It screams over consumption.”
Another added: “For TWO kids? Even if you had the money this is just dumb” to which Amanda corrected them saying she has three.
And a third person wrote: “Going overboard in absurd. Maybe you could donate to underprivileged kids.”
Meanwhile some wondered if the kids would forget what “present one” was if they were on “present 1,743.”
Amanda replied to the comments on her @pandaamandaxo account saying: “Just to clear the air, I actually don’t care what you think.
“Not based off of a family video.
“Glad we could clear that up. Have a great day.”
She also added that her husband donates to needy families every year.
Many parents will be planning their own kids’ Christmas presents – but how many is too many?
Australian parenting author and educator Maggie Dent has revealed why being overly generous can be bad for your child.
Speaking to Fabulous, Maggie, creator of the Parental As Anything book and podcast, said: “We now live in a very consumerist society and parents and kids are heavily marketed to.
“This has put huge pressure on well-meaning parents to feel they need to buy toys and other gadgets which they believe will stimulate their children and help with their development.
“But actually too many toys can limit a child’s creativity and lead to an addiction to ‘stuff’, which children can tend to get bored with easily.
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“Children, particularly little ones, don’t need a lot of bells and whistles and they certainly don’t need a lot of stuff.
“They are naturally curious and will probably learn more and get more enjoyment from the box a toy comes in than the toy itself.”
Maggie advised that parents don’t “overdo” their presents – and one can be enough.
She added: “Save your money to provide delicious, quality food instead and create enjoyable experiences you can have with your kids.
How to save money on Christmas shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
“It’s better to give one, well-intentioned gift that really meets a special interest for your child.”
Etiquette expert William Hanson said you should avoid oversharing presents on social media.
He told Fabulous: “If you are able to afford to spend over £100 on your children then, as your own money, it is your choice and no one should judge.
“What is tacky is to let others know that you have a bigger budget than most.”