My mother bought Easter eggs for only one of my daughters and left the other two out – but she doesn’t think she’s done anything wrong
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A woman has been left irritated with her mother after she bought an Easter egg for only one of her three daughters – and left the other two empty-handed.
The mother-of-three expressed her confusion on the British parenting forum Mumsnet, saying that her eight-year-old was the only one to receive an Easter treat from her grandmother.
However, her older daughters – aged 16 and 20 – got nothing because their grandmother said they are too old for eggs, and doesn’t see the problem with her decision.
A lot of commenters sided with the grandmother, suggesting chocolate eggs should only go to young children, but others insisted that the tradition should extend to children of all ages – including adults.
A British mother-of-three sparked a debate after revealing her mother didn’t get her teenage daughters Easter eggs (stock image)
Explaining the situation, the woman wrote: ‘My mum messaged tonight to say she has bought my daughter, eight, an Easter egg, but not my other two daughters (20 and 16).’
She continued: ‘Every year we have always bought eggs. I have two half-sisters aged 23 and 21, and last year bought them both an egg and always have done. This year we hadn’t really discussed it.’
When she quizzed her mother on the reason why she hadn’t bought Easter treats for her two older children, the grandmother replied that the two eldest were ‘adults now’.
The poster said she didn’t understand her mother’s decision, writing: ‘My problem is she is the grandmother, wouldn’t she want to? It’s not a massive issue, but trying to understand it when one of my friends said her mum had brought an egg and £5 for each grandchild.’
A debate ensued in the comments section, with many users calling the woman out over the age difference between her youngest daughter and her two older ones.
One wrote: ‘I don’t think it’s weird that she only bought for the eight-year-old. The 16- year-old and 20-year-old presumably got eggs when they were younger?’
And concurring, another added: ‘Well, I generally see Easter eggs as being for children really. Will your 16 and 20-year-olds be bothered?’
With a humorous twist, a third said: ‘I can’t imagine my older grandchildren being at all interested in a chocolate egg. A bottle of Prosecco, now you’re talking.’
The mother-of-three revealed she was surprised that her mother didn’t buy her teenagers their own eggs
Another commenter echoed a similar sentiment, writing: ‘I think it’s perfectly fine to just buy for the children. I didn’t buy my grandchildren an egg. One is a teen, the other is younger.’
‘If I was seeing them at Easter I might have done but wouldn’t have felt obliged. Pretty sure there’s no one buying me one. I refuse to let Easter become another gift buying “must do something” occasion. Next thing we’ll be buying May cakes.’
‘Surely all grandparents stop buying eggs at some point? I’m in my 30s and would be bemused if my grandmother bought me an egg, I imagine she stopped when I was 18,’ a fellow commenter chimed in.
And another advised the poster to move on, saying: ‘Sounds like you feel a bit put out because you didn’t stop buying for your half-sisters once they became adults, yet your mum has now that your kids are older. That was your choice though. I’d let it go.’
After reading the mother-of-three’s stories, some sided with her, saying their own teenage children would be ‘sad’ if they didn’t get an Easter egg
‘I think it’s fine, however she should have given you a heads up. Perhaps she is feeling the strain of the cost-of-living crisis? I wouldn’t cause an issue over it, just amend who you buy for next year,’ another advised.
However, several users agreed with the original poster and questioned why the grandmother was selective in her gift-giving.
One user outlined how they too shared Easter treats in their family, saying: ‘I’m with you, never too old for Easter eggs. My mother-in-law buys all grandchildren eggs, and the oldest is 23!’
Some people agreed that only children should receive Easter eggs, that that grown children wouldn’t care
‘My mum and grandma buy me one and I’m 40. It’s like advent calendars and the dirty look my son (18) gave me when I asked if he still wanted one! I can see why if there’s money issues and there are several grown grandchildren, but if it’s just two she’s leaving out seems odd to me.’
A second wrote: ‘I believe every person young, old, or in between, deserves an Easter egg! And a Christmas stocking!’
And another urged the poster to fight for tradition, writing: ‘My children are in their 20s and will definitely feel really sad if they don’t get an Easter egg. It’s called tradition.’
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