A MUM has hit back after being slammed by trolls over spoiling her kids with mountains of Christmas presents.
Although plenty of parents love to spoil their little ones over the festive period, many thought she took it too far.
But the haters didn’t stop Amanda, who posts online as @pandaamandaxo, from showing off the seemingly never-ending piles of perfectly wrapped gifts.
Taking to TikTok, the mum left people stunned when she revealed the gifts were for just for two kids.
“This makes me sick,” one person commented on a video of Amanda painstakingly organising the hundreds of gifts.
But the haters don’t bother Amanda, who stated: “I literally don’t care.”
This comes after the mum faced similar trolls last year and was equally as defensive about it all.
“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,” she hit back in 2024.
After her video racked up a whopping two million views, other parents filled the comments section of the clip with their thoughts on the matter.
One wrote: “Spoiling children can be as abusive as neglecting them.”
“Capitalism and consumerism at its finest,” a second slammed.
And a third said: “This makes me so depressed.”
Others urged the mum to give some of the gifts away, or to spend the money on presents for less fortunate kids.
“If I had this much money I would be taking my kids to give back to other children,” one person wrote, with their comments getting 10.5k likes.
“I have more than 150 gifts to Ukrainian children, less than the amount I see there and it was for 50 children,” someone fumed.
Meanwhile, some thought Amanda’s kids wouldn’t even enjoy the mountains of presents.
“I’d be so bored having to open that much,” someone pointed out.
HOW MANY PRESENTS SHOULD I GET MY KIDS?
Australian parenting author and educator Maggie Dent has revealed why being overly generous can be bad for your child.
Previously 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.
“Children, particularly little ones, don’t need a lot of bells and whistles and they certainly don’t need a lot of stuff.”
In fact, the pro said kids will likely get more enjoyment and fun from the box the toy comes in.
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.
“It’s better to give one, well-intentioned gift that really meets a special interest for your child.”
Money-Saving Tips from Gemma Bird: Save £2k Before Christmas
IF youre’ looking to save cash, you’ve come to the right place, as here, Gemma Bird has shared her top tips that’ll save you £2k before Christmas.
- Set a budget: Track your spending and create a realistic budget.
- Cut unnecessary costs: Cancel unused subscriptions and avoid impulse buys.
- Meal planning: Plan meals to reduce grocery bills and avoid takeaways.
- Sell unwanted items: Declutter and sell items online for extra cash.
- Cashback and discounts: Use cashback sites and hunt for discount codes.
- DIY gifts: Make personalised gifts to save money and add a personal touch.
- Pick up a seasonal shift: A really easy way to pick up a bit of extra cash in the winter is to find yourself some seasonal work.
Follow these practical tips from Gemma Bird to boost your savings before the festive season!
