Ny friend's son & his partner had a baby girl last year, making my friend a Grandmother for the 1st time. Last Christmas her son, sent her nothing for Christmas, not even a card. My friend just got back from a week-end visit (out West) which cost her over $1000.00. She doesn't have that kind of money but wanted to be there for the child's 1st birthday. (WHY she didn't wait 'til Christmas is a ridiculous answer I won't post). Last year, I bought her something which would be from the baby. I've done the same thing for this year too because I know she won't get anything from her son. This breaks my heart, & I don't know what to say to my friend.
Please don't think the son doesn't have any money. This is not the case.