Six in 10 parents want their children to be gifted cash for their birthday

Six in 10 parents want their children to be gifted cash for their birthday. A poll, of 1,000 mums and dads with kids aged between five and 11, found despite this, the average child only receives a monetary gift from 41 per cent of birthday party attendees. More than a third (36 per cent) would rather their little ones received cash as a present because their homes are full of toys their children never play with. And 49 per cent prefer it so they can get something they actually want. Despite this 22 per cent fear they'd be labelled 'lazy' if they didn’t buy an actual present, with 48 per cent worried it could be viewed as a last-minute option or it seems like a lack of effort.