I understand. But it is not a forever thing, either. Covid will not be forever. The child will become older and in the future she can give him gifts herself and watch him open them. The worst thing would be to become estranged. That is....in families sometimes the children suffer if the adults don't cooperate.


Another thing that happens is no response. For years I sent my brother's four children gifts and never had any response. A few years ago I sent my brother an expensive book for Christmas and again no response. I didn't even know if he got it. I finally messaged my sister-in-law (who sent me a thank you note for the gift I sent her) and she said that yes my brother got the book. I never heard anything from him.

Now I only send gifts and cards to a very select few people...mainly the ones who acknowledge my gifts and thank me.