How much do you spend on presents for your child's school friends?

If you've read my last post on "Would you leave your child at his first party" you would know that Joseph is going to his first school friends party this weekend. It's a girl in his class and she will be turning 6.

WHAT THE HELL DO YOU BUY A 6-YEAR-OLD GIRL WHO ISN'T YOURS, FOR HER BIRTHDAY?!

Yes, I have a daughter but she is only 16 months old. She is happy with a box and the Sky remote. Buying for boys is easy, Lego, action figures, a football, remote control cars etc are all acceptable presents for little lads.

I have no idea what I would buy my own daughter when she turns 6 so how am I supposed to know what to get this child?

I choose the safe option, let the Mrs deal with it.

Have you ever had this panic moment when your child has been invited to a party? What is an acceptable amount of money to spend on this random child that you have hardly ever seen or spoken to?

We think we're going to go with a build a bear teddy, that Joseph can pick it out himself and all kids love teddies right?