"My sister is cheap. She's also not good at choosing gifts for people. Often, the things she gives are worse than if she'd done nothing at all. An example: She was just here visiting and brought my 4-year-old a toy car she'd picked up at a garage sale fine, so far, but one of the wheels was broken off. She had the wheel in her purse and said something about gluing it back on, but never did."
"You are not wrong. Your sister appears to be a little off-center. I agree with you that one day in the not-too-distant future, your children will be discerning enough to notice the gifts your sister brings are soiled or broken and selected without regard to their interests or taste. A way to avoid the problem would be not to invite her to visit around birthday or holiday time, or intercept her inappropriate gifts before the kids see them."
One sister repeatedly gives children used, damaged, or ill-fitting gifts, including toys with missing parts, small or ripped clothing, and outgrown items, causing repeated disappointment. The giver keeps broken parts and promises fixes that never materialize and dismisses concerns by saying she enjoys watching children open presents. Recommended steps include avoiding visits around birthdays and holidays or intercepting unsuitable gifts before children see them. Separately, a homeowner has a south-facing roof ready for solar panels with a utility incentive ending in six months, but a neighboring tall, cracked tree shades the roof and has been coming down in sections.
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